Keywords
Manipulation, Spinal
Emergency Medical Services
Spinal Injuries
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Abstract
Objective: To characterize the care of trauma victims with spinal motion restriction (SMR) in a public trauma reference hospital in the state, focusing on clinical aspects, trauma mechanisms, and patient outcomes. Method: A descriptive, retrospective, and quantitative study analyzing the medical records of 365 patients who underwent spinal motion restriction and were treated in 2023. Results: 68.5% of the patients were male, and 77.5% were adults. The spinal injury rate was 12.3%, with fractures most frequently occurring in the lumbar (4.4%) and thoracic (3.8%) spine. Motor vehicle accidents were the primary injury mechanism (5.5%), followed by falls from height (4.9%). A total of 4.7% of patients were discharged with improvement. No deaths resulting from spinal injuries were found. Conclusion: Early intervention and the application of appropriate spinal motion restriction protocols are essential for clinical recovery, leading to good outcomes for most patients, with low complication rates.
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