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For victims of spinal cord injuries, spinal cord treatment is usually the most critical in the moments immediately following the injury. The steps taken by doctors and other medical professionals providing spinal cord treatment can help limit damage and prevent further injury to the spinal cord. There are various methods used in spinal cord treatment, depending upon the location and severity of the injury, as well as the intended outcome of the procedure. Spinal cord treatment can be pharmacological or surgical, and can be designed to address short-term problems or prevent long-term ones.
The use of methylprednisolone for spinal cord treatment is a fairly recent development. This drug was only approved by the FDA in 1990. Recent studies show that methylprednisolone is most effective as a spinal cord treatment when taken within three hours of the injury. The drug is believed to have two effects. First, it suppresses immune system responses throughout the body which could cause inflammation at the site of the injury, increasing the damage. The second aspect of this spinal cord treatment is to block the formation of free radicals, highly charged particles that could disrupt the membranes of cells that were not initially injured.
In spinal cord injuries where the cord is compressed, but not cut, surgical spinal cord treatment to relieve the compression can help limit the amount of damage done. Compression of the spinal cord can cut off the flow of blood and oxygen to the injured area, causing permanent damage. Spinal cord treatment in this case can relieve the pressure within the spinal column, and also remove any bone fragments that may be exerting pressure on the spinal cord. Surgical solutions to spinal cord treatment also include stabilization of the spine with metal rods, preventing twisting or compression of the spinal cord.
All spinal cord treatments carry some risk, and patients and their families should (to the extent possible) fully discuss any potential spinal cord treatment with their physicians. Often, an entire medical team will take part in determining and carrying out a course of spinal cord treatment. This gives the patient the added benefit of various fields of expertise, but can also be quite costly. In addition, most spinal cord treatments require extensive follow up care, physical therapy, etc. If the patient was not solely responsible for the injury to the spinal cord, then some or all of the cost of spinal cord treatment may be paid by the party liable for the injury. To discuss a potential case, talk to an attorney familiar with the specialized problems of spinal cord treatment as soon as possible.
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