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  • Title: [Practical guidelines for the management of closed spinal cord injuries].
    Author: Atanasov V, Gabrovski S.
    Journal: Khirurgiia (Sofiia); 1997; 50(6):28-31. PubMed ID: 9739884.
    Abstract:
    The principles underlying the necessity of operative management in handling closed spinal cord trauma, its indications and types of operative interventions are comprehensively discussed. Under separate headings are described the peculiarities of the approach to injuries involving cervical, thoracic and lumbal segments of the vertebral column, with a summarization of currently used methods and procedures, contributing to the more complete functional recovery of the spine, preservation and creation of optimal conditions for regaining the functions of the spinal cord affected which in turn, renders easier the performing of daily living activities, precludes the development of a variety of complications in the body as a whole, and first and foremost, allows for early initiation of rehabilitation measures.
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