Spinal cord injuries

Abstract

Rachimedullary trauma (RMT) is a lesion that predominates among young adult males. Because of the characteristics of its etiology, it can be effectively prevented by means of educational campaigns directed at the population and by the adoption of individual or collective safety measures. The therapeutic approach to RMT should be multidisciplinary from the time of patient’s rescue and removal to the final rehabilitation phase. Thus far there is no effective treatment capable of restoring the functions of the injured spinal cord. Treatment consists of patient rehabilitation and therefore all efforts should be directed at preventing this irreversible type of injury.