Design of COSMIC: a randomized, multi-centre controlled trial comparing conservative or early surgical management of incomplete cervical cord syndrome without spinal instability

Design of COSMIC: a randomized, multi-centre controlled trial comparing conservative or early surgical management of incomplete cervical cord syndrome without spinal instability

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Incomplete cervical cord syndrome without spinal instability is a very devastating event for the patient and the family. It is estimated that up to 25% of all traumatic spinal cord lesions belong to this category. The treatment for t...

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Main Authors: Bartels Ronald HMA, Hosman Allard JF, van de Meent Henk, Hofmeijer Jeannette, Vos Pieter E, Slooff Willem Bart, Öner F Cumhur, Coppes Maarten H, Peul Wilco C, Verbeek André LM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/14/52

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