Posterior spinal decompression in adults with spinal cord injury without traumatic compromise of the spinal canal: what is the data?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can be caused by a variety of factors and its severity can range from a mild concussion to a complete severing of the spinal cord. Τreatment depends on the type and severity of injury, the patient's age and overall health. Reduction of dislocated or fractured vertebrae via closed manipulation or surgical procedures, fixation and removal of bony fragments and debris that compromise the spinal canal are indicated for decompression of the spinal cord and stabilization of the spine. However, when there is no obvious traumatic obstruction of spinal canal, the question arises as to whether laminectomy is needed to be performed to improve neurological outcome.

Methods

A literature review covering all indexed studies published between 2013 and 202

SUBMITTER: Solou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10543663 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature