Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients With Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: Timing of Surgical Intervention.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2019
Abstract
QUESTION: Does early surgical intervention improve outcomes for patients with thoracic and lumbar fractures?
RECOMMENDATIONS: There is insufficient and conflicting evidence regarding the effect of timing of surgical intervention on neurological outcomes in patients with thoracic and lumbar fractures. Strength of Recommendation: Grade Insufficient It is suggested that "early" surgery be considered as an option in patients with thoracic and lumbar fractures to reduce length of stay and complications. The available literature has defined "early" surgery inconsistently, ranging from < 8 h to < 72 h after injury. Strength of Recommendation: Grade B The full version of the guideline can be reviewed at: https://www.cns.org/guideline-chapters/congress-neurological-surgeons-systematic-review-evidence-based-guidelines/chapter_10.
Volume
84
Issue
1
First Page
53
Last Page
53
ISSN
1524-4040
Published In/Presented At
Eichholz, K. M., Rabb, C. H., Anderson, P. A., Arnold, P. M., Chi, J. H., Dailey, A. T., Dhall, S. S., Harrop, J. S., Hoh, D. J., Qureshi, S., Raksin, P. B., Kaiser, M. G., & O'Toole, J. E. (2019). Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients With Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: Timing of Surgical Intervention. Neurosurgery, 84(1), E53–E55. https://doi.org/10.1093/neuros/nyy362
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
30202868
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article