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The challenges of managing spine and spinal cord injuries: an evolving consensus and opportunities for change.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20881457     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The current Spine Focus Issue reflects the collective efforts of members of the Spine Trauma Study Group, and seeks to summarize as well as critically evaluate many of the key controversies related to the management of spinal trauma and spinal cord injury. Some of the topics discussed in this issue include the optimal timing for surgical intervention in spinal cord injury and central cord syndrome, the optimal treatment for both elderly and skeletally mature individuals with odontoid process fractures, management of pediatric spine trauma, rehabilitation strategies for the spinal injured patient, return to play guidelines, and variations in international practice patterns for the management of common spine trauma scenarios. The current Spine issue serves as an update to clinicians on these topics as well as a framework for stimulating new discussion and research in the field as a whole.
Authors:
Michael G Fehlings; Jefferson R Wilson; Marcel F Dvorak; Alexander Vaccaro; Charles G Fisher
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Introductory Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Spine     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1528-1159     ISO Abbreviation:  Spine     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-30     Completed Date:  2011-02-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610646     Medline TA:  Spine (Phila Pa 1976)     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S161-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Neurosurgery and Spinal Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. Michael.Fehlings@uhn.on.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Central Cord Syndrome / surgery
Decompression, Surgical* / adverse effects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Spinal Cord Injuries / surgery*
Spinal Injuries / surgery*
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome

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