Abordaje inicial del traumatismo raquimedular frankel b en atención primaria

Abstract

Introduction : Spinal cord injury (SCI) encompasses injuries affecting the various structures comprising the vertebral column at any level, including bone, cartilage, vascular, muscular, radicular, or meningeal structures. The period between the occurrence of the injury and the medical decision-making process is crucial for the traumatized patient.Therefore, it is essential that the initial management in primary care be prompt and effective to improve long-term outcomes. Objective Describe the initial approach to spinal cord injury in primary health care through a systematic review of the literature to improve prognosis. Methodology : This is a descriptive study based on a literature review, which involves collecting international data from sources such as PUBMED, ELSEVIER and NEJM from the past five years. Conclusion : Time is of the essence when dealing with spinal cord injury; various studies agree on the importance of early intervention in primary health care to improve the patient's neurological prognosis.