The American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Programs released new guidelines for trauma centers with recommendations for evaluation and management of adults with spinal column fractures and spinal cord injuries, according to a release.
The collaborative efforts from a panel of leaders in the orthopedic and neurosurgery professions provided recommendations for the epidemiology of spinal injury, pre-hospital spinal motion restriction, cervical collar clearance, appropriate imaging, early mobilization and rehabilitation.
According to the release, the guidelines also provide information and