Neurotrauma Section

Interested in Neurotrauma or Critical Care? Become a member of the AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma & Critical Care today! neurotraumasection.org/membership/

2 great papers from 2 stellar @HopkinsNsurg students out in @TheJNS 1. @kathleen_ran defined a subset of pTBI pts who benefit from surgical intervention in TQIP 2. @VikasVattipally quantified impact of concomitant TBI on SCI @elliotthaut @HopkinsSpine @Neurotrauma

Proud of the 2025 @CNS_Update preliminary program, which provides just a glimpse of what will be an incredible #neurosurgery event this October in Los Angeles: cns.org/Assets/abc2734… @cvsection @councilsns @spinesection @AANSCNStrauma @painsection @PedsSection @ASSFNeurosurg

Congratulations to Dr. Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi on receiving the Charles Tator Spinal Cord Injury Resident Research Award at #AANS25. His work was entitled "Patients with Traumatic Spinal Injuries Treated in a Low-Middle Income Country: What Happens After Discharge?".

Dr. Tanvir Choudhri, neurosurgeon & Co-Director of the Neurosurgery Spine Program at Mount Sinai, joins an international panel of experts to discuss managing repeat brain injury. Don’t miss this exciting discussion! 🧠🌍 #Neurosurgery #AANS2025 #aansRippleEffect @AANSNeuro

Deadline extended until July 7 for the Sophysa Young Investigator Award. Apply today! #tbi #neurotrauma #braininjury

Thank you to Dr. Peter Hutchinson, MD for delivering the Anthony B. Marmarou Memorial Neurotrauma Lecture at #AANS25. The Marmarou Lecture is sponsored by the Integra Foundation. Read more about Dr. Marmarou here: 12e9827b24.nxcli.io/anthony-marmar….

Thank you to Dr. David Okonkwo, MD, PhD for giving the Chuck Noll Lecture at #AANS25. Read more about the Chuck Noll Foundation which sponsors this lecture each year: chucknollfoundation.org/about-us.

Congratulations to Dr. Monique Mitchell who was awarded the Think First Abstract Award at #AANS25. Her work was entitled “Investigating Gender Disparities as a Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cohort Analysis”. #TBI

Honored to be the abstract discussant @AANSNeuro with this future leader in neurosurgery @kathleen_ran @AANSCNStrauma @UCNeurosurgery

AANS @AANSCNStrauma Neurotrauma Section meeting happening now! Great group of individuals planning out the next year for Neurotrauma! @AliBaajMD @AndrewChanMD @CheeragU @Graffeo @ApnGreen @IsaacYangMD @Jakeyoung11 @jerjohnson @NabihaQuadri @NathanShlobin @DrWallyMD @AANSNeuro

Dr. Okonkwo gave the Chuck Noll lecture at the AANS 2025 in Boston. He highlighted the fact that depression is often missdiagnosed and left untreated in athletes and veterans. @AANSNeuro @PittNeurosurg @AANSCNStrauma

JSNTCC is excited to award Dr. Huguenard and Dr. MacLean the Natus Resident/Fellow Awards for neuro-critical care and TBI, respectively. Be sure to join us for their talks on Sunday, April 27 starting at 4:02 pm! #AANS25 #neurotrauma #TBI

We hope you'll join us for these awesome educational opportunities happening tomorrow and Sunday at #AANS25!

In this #WINSxResearchMonday, we highlight a study of TBI outcomes in undocumented patients. They presented with more severe injuries, had longer stays, higher costs, and nearly 2x the mortality rate. These findings may inform future care strategies. #research

Today, we celebrate both #WorldNeurosurgeryDay and the birthday of Harvey Cushing, the founder of modern neurosurgery. His pioneering spirit continues to inspire innovation, excellence and compassion in neurosurgical care around the world. #Neurosurgery

On #NationalDoctorsDay, AANS Past President & Washington Committee member Dr. Anthony L. Asher offers a powerful reflection on purpose and responsibility: “Recommit to the enduring relevance of our sacred calling—knowing our work matters, our voices carry weight, and our…

Today may be the last day of #TraumaticBrainInjury Awareness Month but the journey doesn’t end here! Have you or someone you know experienced TBI? What would you want doctors to know about their recovery? Let's continue to advocate for better care! #TBIawareness

New! @NeurosurgeryCNS explores the “July Effect” on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) outcomes. Read Evidence Against a #TBI “July Effect”: An Analysis of 3,160,452 Patients From the National Inpatient Sample: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/a… #WINSxResearchMonday @AANSCNStrauma

Take some time this #BrainInjuryAwareness month to learn more about #TBI!

🚨 Check out this course developed by @brain_trauma and @AmCollSurgeons Committee on Trauma ✅Learn to master evidence-based TBI management, including patient assessment, surgery, decision-making, and the latest guidelines Enroll➡️ lnkd.in/eZgRzszm @AANSCNStrauma