DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2020.v08i08.023

Pages: 1908-1912

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a medically complex and life disrupting condition. Advances in emergency medical care/ambulance services have positively impacted outcomes in trauma; however, the situation for SCI still remains a cause of concern. Although there have been advances in achieving spinal stabilization and decompressions of the cord; functional outcomes are a matter of concern. Prognosis in SCI is linked directly to both the severity of the neurologic injury and any associated impairment. A multidisciplinary team work is must along with proper diagnosis for the successful outcome in these patients. Knowing the significant prognostic factors associated with spine injuries would facilitate early, rapid, and better management.