Methylprednisolone in the management of spinal cord injuries: Lessons from randomized, controlled trials

Methylprednisolone in the management of spinal cord injuries: Lessons from randomized, controlled trials

The efficacy of glucocorticoid for treatment of acute spinal cord injuries remains a controversial topic. Differing medical societies have issued conflicting recommendations in this regard. Here we review the available randomized, controlled trial (RCT) data on this subject and offer a synthesis of...

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Published in:Surgical neurology international Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 142
Main Authors: Cheung, Vincent, Hoshide, Reid, Bansal, Vishal, Kasper, Ekkehard, Chen, ClarkC
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: India Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Summary:The efficacy of glucocorticoid for treatment of acute spinal cord injuries remains a controversial topic. Differing medical societies have issued conflicting recommendations in this regard. Here we review the available randomized, controlled trial (RCT) data on this subject and offer a synthesis of these data sets.
ISSN:2152-7806
2229-5097
2152-7806
DOI:10.4103/2152-7806.163452