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Hi docs, can you tell me if spine surgery and spinal cord injury medicine are the same?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: Spinal surgery means just that: surgery on the spine, this could potentially include surgery for traumatic injuries to the spinal column or spinal cord. A variety of medications have been tried to treat patients with spinal cord injuries to varying degrees if success.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Spinal cord injury: No. Spine surgery is performed to decompress and stabilize the spine. Spinal cord injury medicine is used to reduce inflammation. Physiatrists or rehabilitation physicians who specialize in spinal cord injury focus on rehabilitation to restore function. Therapy begins after surgery to speed and enhance recovery.
Answered 4/6/2016
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