The epidemiological aspects of the mortality, morbidity and the costs of neurotrauma in New South Wales 1977 were outlined in Part I of this report.* Part II outlines the profile of surgical work in this field in New South Wal GS in 1977. In all, 21,973 patients were admltted to New South Wales Hospitals in 1977 for neurotraumatic conditions (85% with head, 13% wlth spinal and 2% with peripheral nerve injuries); and 1,513 patients required surgery (49% with head, 22% wlth spinal and 29% with peripheral nerve injuries). The profile of surgery for disc disease Is outlined.The participation of neurosurgeons in the management of neurotrauma Is assessed.
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