Journal of neurosurgery. Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Subcutaneous granulocyte colony-stimulating factor administration for subacute traumatic spinal cord injuries, report of neurological and functional outcomes: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.
In BriefSpinal cord injury is among the most devastating neurological conditions affecting humans. The authors assessed the therapeutic efficacy of subcutaneous recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor as an adjunct to classic surgical and rehabilitative treatments for subacute traumatic spinal cord injuries. This safe and noninvasive treatment may be helpful for better care and satisfaction of patients with this devastating condition throughout the world.