Technical note: In Mexico, the majority of 147 traumatic spinal cord injuries occurred in the thoracic spine for young males.

Conclusion: In Mexico, the majority of TSCI occur in young males (average age 38) who have sustained falls from significant heights resulting in thoracic fractures with a high frequency of chest injuries. By providing such information for developing countries, we may develop future strategies to TSCI in vulnerable populations. PMID: 32637215 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32637215?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - July 10, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research