Early and ultra-early surgical decompression for acute spinal cord injury: bracing for the winds of change.
Eraifej J., Nnadi C., Ganau M.
PURPOSE: Until recently, there has been no consensus on the optimal operative window for decompressive surgery in acute spinal cord injury (aSCI). However, recent evidence is now supporting a role for early intervention in improving outcomes in this type of patients. The purpose of this letter is to discuss the implications for clinical practice within the European community. METHODS: Critical appraisal and interpretation of these results for clinical implementation. RESULTS: Leveraging on the evidence that early (