INTRO

T2-T12. Usually stable. But high risk for neuro injury. T11-L1. Isolated conus injury. Mixed neuro pattern. L2 down: cauda equina, better prognosis. 2 out of 3 columns disrupted = unstable. Any translation. Unstable. Tx: fusion. Complete SCI: stabilize for rehab. Incomplete SCI (even if neuro deficit was transient) Stabilize to protect recovery ... ................
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