spinal cord injury. Other specified diseases of spinal cord
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: For this group, a drain is inserted within the first 12 hours after referral and before lumbar surgery. Intervention 2: Control group: Lumbar drain is not inserted
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who suffer severe spinal cord injury following trauma (according to Asian classification in groups A, B, and C) Consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age less than 18 years Lack of patient consent to enter the study No infection Penetrating trauma to the spine Having infiltrative diseases such as metastasis to the spine Presence of factors preventing MRI such as cardiac pacemaker Congenital disorders of the spine Previous history of spine surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensory, motor disorder. Timepoint: Patients are examined one month, three months, six months and twelve months after lumbar drain placement. Method of measurement: Clinical examination of the patient and force measurement of limbs. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEsfahan University of Medical Sciences
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed