2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-630. Aggressive Surgical Treatment and Critical Care Are Associated With Improved Neurologic Recovery in Complete SCI

630. Aggressive Surgical Treatment and Critical Care Are Associated With Improved Neurologic Recovery in Complete SCI

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The video is a presentation by Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio on aggressive surgical treatment and critical care associated with improving neurological recovery in spinal cord injury. He discusses the TRAC-SCI study, which focuses on early surgery for complete spinal cord injuries. The study found a 55% conversion rate from ASIA-A injuries to higher levels of function, with patients operated on within 12 hours showing a 90% improvement rate. The presentation highlights the potential benefits of aggressive management and suggests that early surgery within 12 hours may further improve recovery rates. The data presented is preliminary and retrospectively reviewed. The presentation credits UCSF Fresno and UCSF as well as the DoD grant and Craig Nielsen Foundation for funding.

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Anthony DiGiorgio, DO

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spinal cord injury

TRAC-SCI study

early surgery

neurological recovery

aggressive management