Trauma and fractures affecting the brain and spine can have serious consequences for your health and neurological function. These injuries may result from accidents, falls, or other high-impact incidents and can affect movement, sensation, memory, and other cognitive abilities.
Depending on their severity, they may require prompt medical attention and specialized care. At Haynes Neurosurgical Group, our neurosurgeons provide specialized care for traumatic brain and spine injuries. We focus on understanding the extent of each injury and identifying appropriate treatment options, from non-surgical management to specialized neurosurgical procedures.
At Haynes Neurosurgical Group, we recognize that traumatic injuries differ in severity, location, and potential neurological complications. Our neurosurgeons assess and treat a wide range of neurological conditions involving the skull, brain, vertebrae, and surrounding neurological structures.
Injuries in which part of a vertebra collapses or becomes compressed.
More extensive vertebral injuries that may affect spinal alignment or stability.
Injuries involving abnormal displacement of vertebrae.
Trauma that may affect neurological function, including movement and sensation.
Head injuries may involve the scalp, skull, brain tissue, or underlying blood vessels. They range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries that can result in significant neurological complications.
Trauma to the head may lead to conditions such as:
For Serious Injuries: Traumatic head or spinal injuries involving loss of consciousness, seizures, new weakness, or other severe neurological symptoms require emergency medical attention. Call 911 rather than waiting for a scheduled appointment.
A traumatic brain or spinal injury can bring uncertainty about the severity of the condition, the need for surgery, and what lies ahead. At Haynes Neurosurgical Group, our approach begins with understanding the nature of the injury, assessing its neurological impact, and determining the most appropriate course of treatment.
We combine clinical experience with advanced surgical capabilities and individualized care:
Our neurosurgeons consider neurological findings, diagnostic imaging, and the severity of the injury to determine whether non-surgical management or surgical intervention is appropriate.
Our team brings decades of experience in brain and spine surgery, with the knowledge and technical expertise needed to evaluate and treat challenging neurological conditions.
We consider the nature and severity of each injury when determining whether a minimally invasive technique or more complex surgical procedure is appropriate.
Our hospital affiliations across Alabama support access to specialized surgical care and medical facilities when hospital-based treatment is necessary.
Throughout the process, our focus remains on providing thoughtful, patient-centered care, helping patients and their families better understand the available treatment options and make informed decisions about the next steps.
Accurately assessing a traumatic injury is essential for determining an appropriate treatment approach. At Haynes Neurosurgical Group, we use clinical assessment and specialized diagnostic imaging to evaluate injuries affecting the brain, spine, and surrounding neurological structures.
A neurological examination helps assess how an injury may be affecting the nervous system. Depending on the condition, this may involve evaluating muscle strength, movement, sensation, reflexes, and other neurological functions.
For suspected spinal fractures, a physical examination can also help identify symptoms and findings that require further investigation.
When needed, we use diagnostic imaging to help identify structural damage, bleeding, compression, and other complications associated with traumatic injuries.
To help identify fractures and changes in spinal alignment
To provide detailed images of fractures, bleeding, and other structural injuries
To evaluate the spinal cord, nerves, and surrounding soft tissues when additional assessment is needed.
We offer a range of neurosurgical treatments, from non-surgical management and minimally invasive procedures to complex surgical techniques. Our approach is guided by the nature of the injury, its severity, and each patient's neurological needs.
Depending on the condition, spinal surgery may be considered when a spinal injury affects stability, places pressure on neurological structures, or requires repair of damaged vertebral structures.
This precision surgery for herniated discs or degenerative discs helps alleviate neck pain and other neurological symptoms.
A procedure used to remove damaged vertebrae and intervertebral discs, addressing vertebral body issues and restoring spine stability.
A surgical procedure to help relieve pressure on compressed spinal nerves for pain relief.
This minimally invasive spinal surgery technique addresses spinal disc issues in the lower back.
Certain traumatic brain injuries may require surgery to address bleeding, pressure, or structural damage affecting the brain.
When surgical intervention is necessary, we may perform a craniotomy, a procedure that involves temporarily removing a section of the skull to access the brain. This approach may be used to remove significant collections of blood or relieve pressure on brain tissue.
At Haynes Neurosurgical Group, we combine specialized neurosurgical expertise with advanced treatment techniques and personalized care for traumatic brain and spinal injuries. Our brain and spine care experts support you throughout treatment and recovery, with a focus on your long-term neurological function and health.
To schedule a consultation with one of our experts, please call us at (205) 787-8676 or request an appointment online.
Phone: (205) 787-8676
Fax: (205) 785-7944
801 Princeton Avenue, S.W.
Suite 310
Birmingham, AL 35211
Located on Floor 3 of Professional Office Building 1.
