Christina Santhouse underwent a hemispherectomy where one cerebral hemisphere is removed or disconnected to stop severe epilepsy. In children the brain shows strong neuroplasticity meaning remaining regions reorganize to take over lost functions. The intact hemisphere can assume roles like language movement and perception through synaptic rewiring and strengthened pathways. Early surgery improves outcomes because developing brains adapt more efficiently allowing surprisingly normal cognition behavior and independence later in life despite losing half the brain. Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #christinasanthouse #lobotomy #hemispherectomy #science #neuroscience