THE RATE OF ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY IN TASHKENT CITY BETWEEN 2005-2012 YEARS

  • Rukhulla Zabikhullaevich Khikmatullaev Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute
  • Alisher Iskandarovich Iskandarov Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute
  • Dildora Zabikhullaevna Khakimova Tashkent Medical Academy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12955/emhpj.v7i2.506
Keywords: spinal cord injury, hospital, statistics.

Abstract

Objective: to analyze main clinical-statistical indices of spine and spinal cord injuries (SCI) and system of organization of medical aid to the victims. We conducted a cohort retrospective study of materials of medical institutions of Tashkent city. Medical records of patients and records of forensic examinations were analyzed. 242 cases of spinal cord injuries were studied. Over the last 10 years in Tashkent the frequency of SCI have been tend to increase, males and working-age people are dominated. In 60.9% of cases the injury was associated, in 36.2% - isolated, and in 2.9% - combined. Fallings from height and road traffic accidents were the main reasons for getting SCI. Lesions at cervical level registered in 45% of cases, thoracic level - 27.3%, at lumbar level - 27.7%, respectively. According to ASIA/IMSOP, full injuries were noted in 40.1% of cases, incomplete injures were in 59.9%. Overall mortality from SCI was 68.6%. Thus, for the first time this study allowed to get in detail the clinical and statistical indicators of SCI in the region.

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Published
2014-11-02
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2014)
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Copyright (c) 2014 Rukhulla Zabikhullaevich Khikmatullaev, Alisher Iskandarovich Iskandarov, Dildora Zabikhullaevna Khakimova

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