It has become increasingly difficult for the single clinician to cover
the whole area of traumatology and particularly neurotraumatology. This
is now a science with various specialized fields of research. The
results are published in different and special journals, proceedings and
books often not easily available to those responsible for the daily
practical management of the patients with head injuries. Epidemiological
investigations are necessary to evaluate the severity and frequency of
accidents and injuries. Such studies will stress the importance of
analysis of the causes and also the importance of prevention. They are
useful for evaluation of the effects of injuries despite management.
Moreover, the researchers of the different aspects may need some
knowledge of other links in the chain of events at and after an impact.
This is particularly evident with respect to the problems of accident
and injury, their prevention, reduction, management and the presentation
of the most important clinical features in each case for international
comparisons. Therefore it is appropriate to let the different
specialists briefly discuss and present their aspects of the subject.
Moreover, it may facilitate and stimulate the clinicians in studying
special fields of interest. This was the intention behind the
"Scandinavian Symposium on Neurotraumatology" held in May 1985 in
Gothenburg: - To accumulate wider knowledge for the neurosurgeon and
better understanding between the researchers in various fields to the
benefit of the coming and present patients. Sten Lindgren Contents
Lindgren, S.: Introduction.
