Handbook of clinical neurology
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Handb Clin Neurol
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a significant public problem, with recent data suggesting that over 1 million people in the U. S. A. alone are affected by paralysis resulting from SCI. ⋯ In this chapter we review the most recent data and salient literature regarding SCI and address current controversies, including the use of pharmacological adjuncts in the setting of acute SCI. We will also attempt to provide a reader with basic understanding of the classifications of SCI and spinal column injury. Finally, we review advances in spinal column stabilization including improvements in instrumented fusion and minimally invasive surgery.