Laminectomy for Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury with Retained Foreign Bodies.
Peng ZhangXiaoyang LiuDongsheng ZhouQingyu ZhangPublished in: Orthopaedic surgery (2022)
The optimal treatment strategy for penetrating spinal cord injury with retained foreign bodies remains challenging and should be assessed case-by-case. If possible, surgical removal of foreign bodies by laminectomy is preferred immediately to prevent delayed presentation and persistent contamination. Meanwhile, a multidisciplinary team is needed to address concomitant injuries.