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- Paul M Arnold, Paul A Anderson, John H Chi, Andrew T Dailey, Sanjay S Dhall, Kurt M Eichholz, James S Harrop, Daniel J Hoh, Sheeraz Qureshi, Craig H Rabb, P B Raksin, Michael G Kaiser, and John E O'Toole.
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas.
- Neurosurgery. 2019 Jan 1; 84 (1): E36-E38.
QuestionDoes the administration of a specific pharmacologic agent (eg, methylprednisolone) improve clinical outcomes in patients with thoracic and lumbar fractures and spinal cord injury?RecommendationThere is insufficient evidence to make a recommendation; however, the task force concluded, in light of previously published data and guidelines, that the complication profile should be carefully considered when deciding on the administration of methylprednisolone. Strength of recommendation: Grade Insufficient 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_5.
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