How do early perioperative changes in AIS grade correlate with long-term neurological recovery? A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Context/Objective: Providing accurate counseling on neurological recovery is crucial after traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). The early neurological changes that occur in the subacute phase of the injury (i.e. within 14 days of early decompressive surgery) have never been documented. The objective of this study was to assess peri-operative neurological improvements after acute TSCI and determine their relationship with long-term neurological outcomes, measured 6-12 months following the injury.Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 142 adult TSCI patients was conducted. Early peri-operative improvement was defined as improvement of at least 1 AIS grade between the pre-operative and follow-up (6-12 months post-TSCI) assessment. neurological improvement of at least 1

SUBMITTER: Dionne A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11533234 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature