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Levels of Function in Spinal Cord Injury
If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury, you’ve most likely heard the doctor or medical team classify the injury with a letter and number, such as C-4 or T-2. These letters and numbers refer to the levels of function a spinal cord injury survivor has after the injury…
There are several different types of insurance that will cover you and your loved ones in the event of a brain or spinal cord injury. These are Personal Injury and Liability insurance, Uninsured Motorist insurance, Worker’s Compensation, health and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability…
We are pleased to share this guest post with our readers:
I’m Megan. I was born on May 6, 1985. I’m 23 years old and I am so thankful that I can say that. I nearly died when I was 22…
Q: What factors need to be considered with an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)?
A: For acute spinal cord trauma, stabilization is the first priority. After an injury, according to Jack de la Torre MD PhD, there are biochemical, metabolic and physiological issues that arise such as reduced blood flow to the spinal column, the formation of free radicals, sodium channel activation, inflammation and energy substrate depletion…
The time following a spinal cord injury can be a confusing and difficult time, both physically and emotionally. This is the time during which the patient and his or her family will come to terms with what has happened, and will plan for the future. That’s why it’s helpful if both the survivor and his or her family have some general information about spinal cord injury…
Anyone who experiences a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury is aware of how significantly his or her life can change within a matter of seconds. The two populations most at risk to sustain brain or spinal cord injuries are drivers and athletes. By being aware of certain information, both these groups can minimize their risk for brain and spinal cord injuries…
Q: What spinal cord injuries occur most in sports?
A: There are two types of spinal cord related injuries that occur most frequently in sports…
“A steaming bathtub and a group of bathers will make their way down Nicollet Mall Tuesday for the launch of a Hennepin County Medical Center campaign to prevent traumatic brain injury.
The rolling shower scene is meant to draw attention to the number one cause of traumatic brain injury: falls. The tub will travel…accompanied by campaign workers in bathrobes and slippers.”
This news item in the downtownjournal caught our attention…
Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in kids? Not surprising, an estimated 70 percent of these injuries happened to children who were not wearing seat belts…
