Early and ultra-early surgical decompression for acute spinal cord injury: bracing for the winds of change

摘要

Abstract Purpose Until recently, there has been no consensus on the optimal operative window for decompressive surgery in acute spinal cord injury (aSCI). However, recent evidence is now supporting a role for early intervention in improving outcomes in this type of patients. The purpose of this letter is to discuss the implications for clinical practice within the European community.Methods Critical appraisal and interpretation of these results for clinical implementation.Results Leveraging on the evidence that early (