Do Patients With Chronic Diabetes Have Worse Motor Outcomes After Cervical ASIA C Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury?

Conclusions: Patients with diabetes have increased wheelchair requirement and decreased ambulatory ability at 1 year after the injury as well as diminished recovery in motor scores after motor-incomplete cervical TSCI. These patients may be targets for aggressive diabetic screening and intervention to minimize negative outcomes.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research