A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY

S Molloy; F R I Middleton; A T H Casey

doi:10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

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A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY

S Molloy
F R I Middleton
A T H Casey

A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY

Molloy S, Middleton FRI, Casey ATH. A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY. Orthop Procs. 2003;85-B(SUPP_II):100-100. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

Molloy, S, et al. “A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY.” Orthopaedic Proceedings, vol. 85-B, no. SUPP_II, 2003, pp. 100-100., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

Molloy, S., Middleton, F. R. I., & Casey, A. T. H. (2003). A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY. Orthopaedic Proceedings, 85-B(SUPP_II), 100-100. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

Molloy, S., Middleton, F. R. I. and Casey, A. T. H. (2003) “A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY.” Orthopaedic Proceedings, 85-B(SUPP_II), pp. 100-100. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

Molloy, S, F R I Middleton, and A T H Casey. “A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY.” Orthopaedic Proceedings 85-B, no. SUPP_II (2003): 100-100. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

Molloy S, Middleton FRI, Casey ATH. A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO LOOK AT THE USE OF METHYL-PREDNISOLONE FOLLOWING ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY. Orthop Procs. 2003 Feb 1;85-B(SUPP_II):100-100. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.85BSUPP_II.0850100e

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Abstract

The NASCIS studies reported improved long-term neurological recovery when high dose methylprednisolone was administered following spinal cord injury.

To determine if there is correct implementation of the NASCIS protocols. Prospective observational study. The admission Frankel grade and ASIA neurological classification were recorded.

100 patients with complete or incomplete spinal cord injuries were studied during a 24 month period.

Outcome Measures: Correct administration of methyprednisolone.

The mean ASIA score was 192 and median Frankel grade was C. Only 25% of the patients received methyl-prednisolone according to the NASCIS regime.

“Evidence Based Medicine” is not being adopted.

The abstracts were prepared by Mr Simon Donell. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Department of Orthopaedics, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Level 4, Centre Block, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom