These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Current treatment of gunshot wounds to the spine.
    Author: Kitchel SH.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 2003 Mar; (408):115-9. PubMed ID: 12616047.
    Abstract:
    The incidence of spinal cord injury from gunshot wounds in penetrating trauma continues to increase with the violent nature of society. This particularly is true in urban areas, as is found with other violent crime. Either the direct path of the bullet or the concussive effects cause injury to the spine and spinal column. Thorough patient evaluation and appropriate radiographic studies will provide the keys to treatment of these patients. Criteria are given for treatment related to neurologic findings and progressive neurologic evaluation. Infection related to missiles penetrating through the alimentary tract and then lodging in the spine is a relatively rare complication and appropriate standards for debridement and fragment removal are discussed. Principles of treatment in all missile injuries to the spine evolve around spine stability, aggressive rehabilitation, and preservation of neurologic function.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]