• Why has my father's speech become so slow after a brain surgery?

My father met with a bad road accident and miraculously escaped. But he had to undergo a brain surgery and now his speech has become very slow. Will it recover with time?

2 Answers

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Randwick, New South Wales

It will likely improve, but possibly not to his previous abilities. When a person has a bad accident like this, their brain is shaken badly: microscopic brain damage usually occurs. If this has been particularly bad, then recovery can be poor.

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Atlanta, GA

It's impossible to predict, especially without seeing and examining him, and seeing his imaging studies. However, much like after a stroke, there is usually improvement that may continue for up to over a year. So, there is certainly hope for recovery.

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