Newer protocols strongly advocate for MRI in acute SCI before surgical intervention whenever feasible. MRI provides vital insight into the level and severity of the injury, helping clinicians predict neurological recovery trajectories more accurately than X-rays alone. 3. Hemodynamic Management to Prevent Secondary Damage
New Guidelines for Recognizing and Preventing Spinal Cord Damage
: Especially along the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
To prevent secondary damage, clinicians must identify at-risk patients immediately using standardized clinical criteria: