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Review
. 2006 Oct;4(5):293-7.
doi: 10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80006-5.

Management of spinal injury

D T F Sun  1 , W S Poon, C H S Leung, J M K Lam
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Review

Management of spinal injury

D T F Sun et al. Surgeon. 2006 Oct.

Abstract

Spinal injury often affects young adults and results in debilitating neurological status, which in turn places a significant burden on society. This review article describes the current practice and controversies surrounding the management of spinal injury. General principles of pre-hospital management, resuscitation, medical treatment, surgical intervention and future advancement are reviewed.

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