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Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects approximately 54 per 1 million people annually in the United States. Treatment strategies for this patient population focus on initial stabilization and early intervention. The… Click to show full abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects approximately 54 per 1 million people annually in the United States. Treatment strategies for this patient population focus on initial stabilization and early intervention. The cornerstones of early management are clinical assessment, characterization of the injury, medical optimization, and definitive surgical treatment, including surgical stabilization and/or decompression. This article discusses the important strategies in caring for patients with SCI that are supported with significant literature.
Journal Title: Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Year Published: 2021
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