Identification of clinical predictors for functional recovery in patients with thoracolumbar fractures and incomplete spinal cord injury: an internally validated prediction model

Key Points

• The prediction model demonstrates robust discrimination for functional recovery outcomes in spinal cord injury.
• An eight-factor model was internally validated to predict 12-month functional recovery for patients with thoracolumbar fractures.
• Clinical predictors enable more accurate prognostication, enhancing individualized treatment approaches for patients.
• External validation is necessary before clinical implementation, ensuring the model's applicability across diverse settings.