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Retrospective evaluation in spinal cord injuries: A sample at Universty Hospital in Turkey

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  • Additional Information
    • Publication Information:
      Pakistan Medical Association
    • Publication Date:
      2015
    • Collection:
      Pamukkale University Repository / Pamukkale Üniversitesi Açık Erişim Arşivi
    • Abstract:
      Objective: To evaluate the patients with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) seen at Pamukkale University Hospital between 2005-2013. Methodology: 489 (236 female, 253 male) patients with SCIs were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Their mean age was 48.20±18.95 years. SCIs were caused by trauma in 316(64.6%), spinal tumors in 119(24.3%) and congenital anomalies in 54(11%) patients. Injury levels were as follows: 155(31.7%) lumbar level, 144(29.4%) thoracic, 114(23.3%) cervical, 35 (7.2%) both thoracic and lumbar spine, 10(2%) both cervical and thoracic and 31(6.3%) in the other levels. Conclusion: The main reason for SCIs was trauma. Thus, public education is vital in order prevent to trauma. © 2015 Pakistan Medical Association. All right received.
    • ISSN:
      0303-5212
    • Relation:
      Rawal Medical Journal; Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı; https://hdl.handle.net/11499/10271; 40; 183; 186; 2-s2.0-84928888117; WOS:000422011300016
    • Online Access:
      https://hdl.handle.net/11499/10271
    • Rights:
      none
    • Accession Number:
      edsbas.D0A81BAF