What Is Involved In Treating Spinal Cord Injuries?

Treatment for spinal cord injuries (SCI) is a complex and evolving field aimed at maximizing recovery and improving quality of life for those affected. Spinal cord injuries can result from various causes, including trauma, diseases, or medical conditions, and the severity of the injury dictates the course of treatment. Immediate Medical Care Immediate medical care … Read more

Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of human anatomy, responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Spinal cord injuries or SCIs can have severe and lifelong consequences, affecting a person’s mobility as well as organ function. However, many spinal cord injuries are preventable through awareness, … Read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Understanding the Impact

The spinal cord is a vital part of our body’s central nervous system. It serves as a messenger, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Unfortunately, accidents can happen that lead to spinal cord injuries. These injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s life. In this article, … Read more

How Common Are Spinal Cord Injuries?

Spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, are far more common than most people believe.  When you include all the possible types of SCIs, spinal cord injuries become some of the more common long-term injuries sustained in vehicle crashes, falls, and other accidents.

A spinal cord injury is defined as any type of injury affecting the spinal nerves, including the grouping known as the cauda equina at the base of the spine.  SCIs typically cause permanent damage that may be managed but not cured, although some types of injuries are treatable.  Spinal cord injuries lead to physical, emotional and social problems that affect all aspects of a victim’s life.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Can Impair Heart Function

According to a recent clinical study, people who have suffered spinal cord injuries also suffer from an associated increased risk of chronic heart function problems.  The study examined individuals who have suffered an SCI and compared their heart function at various stages to those in other groups.  They found that early interventions, particularly those that … Read more

New Study Shows Residential Mobility Impacts Spinal Cord Injury Patient Health

New Study Shows Residential Mobility Impacts Spinal Cord Injury Patient Health

Researchers working on the Spinal Cord Injury Model System recently isolated data that shows residential mobility, or moving from one home to another, after a spinal cord injury has a strong impact on the health and recovery of patients.  The study, published in the Archive of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was undertaken to investigate the … Read more

What Are the Different Possible Outcomes for Spinal Injuries?

What Are the Different Possible Outcomes for Spinal Injuries?

Spinal cord injuries or SCIs can have different outcomes depending on the location and severity of the injury.  All spinal cord injuries should be taken seriously; however, some have much more lasting and long-term impacts on daily life than others. Spinal Cord Basics The spinal cord is a long column of nerve tissue that runs … Read more