Management of spinal injury

Surgeon. 2006 Oct;4(5):293-7. doi: 10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80006-5.

Abstract

Spinal injury often affects young adults and results in debilitating neurological status, which in turn places a significant burden on society. This review article describes the current practice and controversies surrounding the management of spinal injury. General principles of pre-hospital management, resuscitation, medical treatment, surgical intervention and future advancement are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emergency Medical Services / methods
  • Extremities / blood supply
  • Extremities / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology
  • Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control
  • Spinal Injuries / complications
  • Spinal Injuries / diagnosis
  • Spinal Injuries / drug therapy
  • Spinal Injuries / surgery
  • Spinal Injuries / therapy*
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control