Factors for Predicting Instant Neurological Recovery of Patients with Motor Complete Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

This study aimed to identify factors that predict early neurological recovery in patients with complete motor traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). The goal was to help doctors plan treatment, set realistic goals, and answer questions from patients and families. The researchers analyzed data from 1053 patients with TSCI from 59 hospitals in China. They looked at factors such as ASIA scores, presence of fractures, treatment type, and rehabilitation to see which were linked to neurological recovery at discharge. The study found that the ASIA score at admission, whether there was a fracture or dislocation, the treatment used (surgery vs. conservative), and whether the patient received inpatient rehabilitation all significantly impacted the likelihood of neurological recovery.

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  Patients with a better ASIA score on admission were more likely to experience neurological recovery.
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  The presence of a fracture or dislocation was associated with a lower likelihood of neurological recovery.
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  Patients who underwent surgical treatment and inpatient rehabilitation were more likely to experience neurological recovery.