Around 50% of patients with acute spinal cord injury (SCI) have an incomplete lesion; prevention of secondary injury is critical to future quality of life.

12 июл. 2013 г. · This article outlines the initial management of acute traumatic spinal cord injuries in adults.

Patients with chronic spinal cord injury (CSCI) have multiple comorbidities that frequently require emergency and elective surgical intervention.

16 февр. 2016 г. · Abnormal posture, gait, and overuse all contribute to pain and may be addressed by physiotherapy, exercise, retraining, and environmental ...

11 мая 2021 г. · Anterior spinal artery syndrome involves injury to the anterior two thirds of the spinal cord, with loss of bilateral motor function, pain, and ...

10 июн. 2024 г. · When spinal cord injuries are above the T6 level, the splanchnic innervation is activated, causing splanchnic vasoconstriction, and resulting in ...

Tier two comprehends 'above-level', 'at-level' and 'below-level' pain within the latter category, whilst the more easily managed musculoskeletal and visceral ...

24 мая 2023 г. · Key Point. Spinal cord injury (SCI) at higher levels (i.e., upper thoracic and cervical) may culminate in neurogenic and hypovolemic shock.

Autonomic hyper-reflexia is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of chronic spinal cord injury and its control is paramount to the safe care ...

The initial management of patients involved in blunt trauma follows the ATLS principle of airway and cervical spine control, breathing and circulation. The ...