Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9234485 | Injury | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The medical management involves consideration of the impact of spinal injury, in particular cord injury, on aspects including resuscitation and anticoagulation, as well as the role of steroids. The definitive management of the spinal column injury may be operative or nonoperative. Factors influencing this decision are biomechanical (stabilization of the unstable spine and reduction of deformity) and neurological (improvement in deficit and decompression of neural elements). This article considers these issues and aims to present a balanced and useful algorithm for clinicians to use when faced with spinal injury.
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Authors
Paul Licina, Adrian M. Nowitzke,