Congress of neurological surgeons systematic review and evidence-based guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of patients with thoracolumbar spine trauma: Pharmacological treatment

Paul M. Arnold, Paul A. Anderson, John H. Chi, Andrew T. Dailey, Sanjay S. Dhall, Kurt M. Eichholz, James S. Harrop, Daniel J. Hoh, Sheeraz Qureshi, Craig H. Rabb, P. B. Raksin, Michael G. Kaiser, John E. O'Toole

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Abstract

QUESTION: Does the administration of a specific pharmacologic agent (eg, methylprednisolone) improve clinical outcomes in patients with thoracic and lumbar fractures and spinal cord injury? RECOMMENDATION: There is insufficient evidence to make a recommendation; however, the task force concluded, in light of previously published data and guidelines, that the complication profile should be carefully considered when deciding on the administration of methylprednisolone.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E36-E38
JournalClinical Neurosurgery
Volume84
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Thoracic spinal cord injury
  • lumbar spinal cord injury
  • thoracolumbar spine trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

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