Spinal Cord Injury

A Guide for Patients

Table of Contents

Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients (Home)

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How Does the Spinal Cord Work?

How is the Spinal Cord Protected?

What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?

How Common are Spinal Cord Injuries?

What Types of Vertebral Injuries May Occur?

What Happens to the Spinal Cord?

How is Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosed and Evaluated?

How are Spinal Cord Injuries Treated?

What Equipment Might You See?

How Do Spinal Cord Injuries Affect the Body?

Who Will Help After Spinal Cord Injuries?

How Can You Help Prevent Medical Complications?

How Will You React After Spinal Cord Injury?

Family and Friends: How Do You Cope?

What is Inpatient Rehabilitation?

May I Return to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics After Inpatient Rehabilitation?

Spinal Nerves Diagram

Appendix V
Resources

American Association of People with Disabilities - http://www.aapd.com

Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center - http://www.paralysis.org

Maddox, Sam. Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center: Paralysis Resource Guide, Short Hills, NJ, 2006. (Toll free 1-800-539-7309)

National Council on Independent Living - http://www.ncil.org

National Family Caregivers Association - http://www.nfcacares.org

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - http://www.spinalcord.org

Paralyzed Veterans of America - http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer

University of Miami. Miami Project to Cure Paralysis - http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/x50.xml

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