Overview of Neurotrauma and Sensory Loss

Authors

  • Yusuf Mehkri Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Chadwin Hanna Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Sai Sriram Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Ramya Reddy Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Jairo Hernandez Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Jeff A Valisno Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author
  • Brandon Lucke-Wold Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JNRRR/2022(4)158

Keywords:

Neurotrauma, Sensory Loss, Management Strategies, Multidisciplinary

Abstract

Neurotrauma can cause devastating outcomes for patients both from primary as well as secondary injury. Sensory loss following neurotrauma is often overlooked and undermanaged. To gain awareness about this important topic, we highlight key findings of visual, hearing, taste, and smell disturbances that can occur after injury. The pathways are highlighted as well as significant pathophysiology. Both primary disruption as well as secondary disruptions from ongoing inflammation are addressed. The figures are designed to be user friendly guides for the clinician to help manage these patients. In the final section, we address key management strategies and approaches. The strategies deal with multidisciplinary care as well as multimodality treatments. This review serves as a primer for early recognition of deficits and initiation of appropriate treatments.

Author Biographies

  • Yusuf Mehkri, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Chadwin Hanna, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Sai Sriram, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Ramya Reddy, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Jairo Hernandez, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Jeff A Valisno, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

  • Brandon Lucke-Wold, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

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Published

2022-05-20

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Volume 4 Issue 3

Section

Articles