Spinal stabilization in acute spinal injuries.
Stabilization of acute spinal injuries is of prime importance in prevention of further neurologic compromise, prevention of late spinal deformity with associated risk of neurologic compromise, prevention of painful pseudarthrosis, and in maximizing rehabilitation. Many questions regarding the best care and stabilization of the injured spine, particularly those associated with spinal cord injury, remain unanswered. Certainly a diversity of opinion regarding these issues exists between various centers throughout the country today. Hopefully the development of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center concept will allow collection of clinical data sufficient to standardize care of these patients in the future.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000379:methods; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries