[Metabolic changes and nutritional status in the spinal cord injured patient ASIA A. Evaluation and monitoring with routine laboratories, a feasible option].

Introduction: Spinal Cord Injury ASIA A (tetraplegia) is a frequent pathology that may affect population regardless of age, sex or race, and that can induce metabolic abnormalities that may worsen the nutritional status of these patients. There are no existing specific protocols to treat these disorders in the specialized units in Mexico.

Material And Methods: We analyzed 16 patients at the Spine Clinic SS-DF, 18 years or older without any drug treatment or any previous disease, known or diagnosed when admitted to the hospital.

Anterior cervical fusion with tantalum implant: a prospective randomized controlled study.

Study Design: A prospective randomized controlled study was carried out.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness and safety of a tantalum implant in achieving anterior cervical fusion following 1-level discectomy as treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease with radiculopathy.

Summary Of Background Data: The gold standard for the treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease could not be already identified.