• Surg J R Coll Surg E · Oct 2006

    Review

    Management of spinal injury.

    • D T F Sun, W S Poon, C H S Leung, and J M K Lam.
    • Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories East.
    • Surg J R Coll Surg E. 2006 Oct 1; 4 (5): 293-7.

    AbstractSpinal 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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