• Klaus R H von Wild.
• Clemenshospital, Teaching Hospital, Westphalian-William's University, Münster, NRW, Germany.
• Acta Neurochir. Suppl. 2002 Jan 1; 79: 3-10.

ObjectivesPatients with severe brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve lesions today survive surgery. This, however, is quite often achieved at the burden of disabilities. Neuro-rehabilitation could improve significantly patient's quality of life (QoL).MethodsFormed in 1997, the WFNS Committee supports all efforts regarding personal and regional activities, teaching, research, recommendations, guidelines, and practical application to improve neurosurgeon's quality management within the spectrum of rehabilitation around the world.ResultsNeuro-rehabilitation became part of the scientific programmes at the 11th EANS, 10th AANS, ICRAN 1999, and now 12th WFNS congresses. The first international conference on Neurosurgical Rehabilitation took place in D--Münster, 2000.ConclusionsThe WFNS Committee can influence neurosurgeons to take over the challenge of neuro-rehabilitation to improve patient's outcome in respect to ICIDH-2 WHO classification. Delegates of all neurosurgical societies are kindly invited to join us.

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