1. Spinal Cord Injury - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Spinal cord injuries cause myelopathy or damage to nerve roots or myelinated fiber tracts that carry signals to and from the brain. Depending on its classification and severity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_cord_injury

Spinal cord injury From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article's use of external links may not follow Wikipedia's policies or guidelines . Please improve this article by removing excessive and inappropriate external links. (November 2010) This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page It is missing citations or footnotes . Please help improve it by adding inline citations Tagged since September 2010. It may need to be wikified to meet Wikipedia's quality standards Tagged since September 2010. It may require general cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards Tagged since September 2010. Spinal cord injuries Classification and external resources ICD G T DiseasesDB ... MeSH Spinal cord injury refers to an injury to the spinal cord . It can cause myelopathy or damage to nerve roots or myelinated fiber tracts that carry signals to and from the brain. Depending on its classification and severity, this type of traumatic injury could also damage the grey matter in the central part of the cord, causing segmental losses of interneurons and motorneurons. Spinal cord injury can occur from many causes, including:

2. SPINAL CORD INJURY WHAT IS A SPINAL CORD INJURY? A spinal cord injury is a condition that results from damage or trauma to the nerve tissue of the spine. In the neck and chest area of the spine http://www.spine.org/Documents/Spinal_Cord_Injury_2006.pdf

3. Spinal Cord Injuries - Psychology Wiki Spinal cord injury causes myelopathy or damage to white matter or myelinated fiber tracts that carry sensation and motor signals to and from the brain. 12 It also damages http://psychology.wikia.com/wiki/Spinal_cord_injury

Wikia Skip to Content Skip to Wiki Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Wikia Navigation Start a wiki Entertainment Fall TV Auction Hunters ... Psychology Wiki Psychology Wiki Navigation Random page Popular pages Most visited Newly changed ... Review of General Psychology Random Page Wiki Activity Watchlist Recent changes Talk Spinal cord injuries Edit Redirected from Spinal cord injury Read more: Neurotrauma Edited by Dr Joe Kiff View full history Spinal cord injury ICD-10 G T ICD-9 ... MeSH Spinal cord injury causes myelopathy or damage to white matter or myelinated fiber tracts that carry sensation and motor signals to and from the brain. It also damages gray matter in the central part of the spine, causing segmental losses of interneurons and motorneurons. Spinal cord injury can occur from many causes, including: Trauma such as Car crashe whiplash , falls, gunshots, diving accidents, war injuries, etc. Tumor such as meningiomas, ependymomas, astrocytomas, and metastatic cancer. Ischemia resulting from occlusion of spinal blood vessels, including dissecting aortic aneurysms emboli arteriosclerosis Developmental disorders , such as spina bifida ,etc Neurodegenerative diseases , such as Friedreich's ataxia spinocerebellar ataxia , etc.

4. Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments And Causes - WrongDiagnosis.c Spinal cord injury information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/spinal_cord_injury/intro.htm

5. Spinal Cord Injury Treatments And Rehabilitation Causes, Symptoms Read about spinal cord injury treatments and rehabilitation including symptoms, diagnosis, and how the injury will affect the rest of the body. http://www.medicinenet.com/spinal_cord_injury_treatments_and_rehabilitation/arti

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6. Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury is an unexpected and devastatingly traumatic event in a person's life. This category offers articles and resources on what spinal cord injury is, including http://backandneck.about.com/od/spinalcordinjury/Spinal_Cord_Injury.htm

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Health Search Symptoms-Conditions Treatment Prevent Pain Filed In: Back - Neck Injury Spinal cord injury is an unexpected and devastatingly traumatic event in a person's life. This category offers articles and resources on what spinal cord injury is, including information on treatment, rehabilitation as well as tips for living with the condition. SCI Research (4) Pressure Ulcers (2) SCI Classification (2) Peer Support and Advocacy (1) ... Wheelchair Sports (3) A neck injury such as a broken neck can cause paralysis. Prevention is the only cure for a spinal cord injury. What precautions do you take to prevent a catastrophic neck injury? Share your experience. zSB(3,3) What is a Broken Neck? Broken neck means different things to different people. A broken neck is the same thing as a spinal fracture in the cervical spine. If you fracture a bone in your neck, you have a broken neck. Broken necks can be mild, severe, catastrophic or fatal. Spinal Cord Injury About's A.D.A.M. Healthcare Center shows an illustration of an injury to the spinal cord and vertebrae, with an explanation on how this injury might affect the body's functioning.

7. Spinalcord.org Spinal Cord Injury web based source for information and resources for living well after spinal cord injury or disease(SCI/D). Whether you are new to SCI/D, or you have been http://www.spinalcord.org/

spinalcord.org NSCIA Helpline: 800-962-9629 SkipNav link Skip to NavMenu Search on NSCIA: Home News and Info About Spinal Cord Injury A-Z Resource Listing ... Employment Want to make a donation? You can make a donation on-line by visiting PayPal. How much would you like to contribute? Other more about donations Surveys and Studies New Publication: "Living in a World of Possibilities Research study on atitudes after SCI ... Gary Karp NSCIA uses Survey Console to learn more about our members Top Stories Successful Don't Miss SCILife! SCILife and SCI e-news online in HTML, PDF and Flash formats . Not a member? Join today! subscription for six issues to cover the cost of mailing. Other News United Spinal Association Sues MTA for Inaccessible Subway Stations Geron Initiates Clinical Trial of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapy New Mobility Merges with United Spinal Association SPINAL CORD CENTRAL Adds Health and Wellness Video Series ... U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WHITE HOUSE AND FCC HIGHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES TO RECOGNIZE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADA SCI Quick Vote Click here to tell us how you would like to use the Internet for your health/medical needs or to view previous polls.

8. Spinal Cord Injury Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorder Spinal cord injury information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/sci.htm

Skip Navigation Search this site: Search You are here: Home Disorders A - Z Spinal Cord Injury NINDS Spinal Cord Injury Information Page Skip secondary menu Home Disorders A - Z Spinal Cord Injury Information Page Publications Organizations News ... Research literature Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Government Resources ... Microsoft Word Viewer Condensed from Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Spinal Cord Injury? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Spinal Cord Injury? A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into spinal cord tissue. Most injuries to the spinal cord don't completely sever it. Instead, an injury is more likely to cause fractures and compression of the vertebrae, which then crush and destroy the axons extensions of nerve cells that carry signals up and down the spinal cord between the brain and the rest of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can damage a few, many, or almost all of these axons. Some injuries will allow almost complete recovery. Others will result in complete paralysis.

9. Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research: National Institute Of Neurological Di A Short History of the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? How Does the Spinal Cord Work? What Happens When the Spinal Cord Is Injured? http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/detail_sci.htm

Skip Navigation Search this site: Search You are here: Home Disorders A - Z Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research Skip secondary menu Home Disorders A - Z Spinal Cord Injury Information Page Publications Organizations News ... Research literature Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Government Resources ... Request free mailed brochure Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) A Short History of the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? How Does the Spinal Cord Work? What Happens When the Spinal Cord Is Injured? ... Glossary A Short History of the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury Accounts of spinal cord injuries and their treatment date back to ancient times, even though there was little chance of recovery from such a devastating injury. The earliest is found in an Egyptian papyrus roll manuscript written in approximately 1700 B.C. that describes two spinal cord injuries involving fracture or dislocation of the neck vertebrae accompanied by paralysis. The description of each was "an ailment not to be treated."

10. Spinal Cord Injury — The Dana Guide - Dana Foundation Spinal cord injury does much more than cause loss of sensation to, and paralysis of, the arms and legs. http://www.dana.org/news/brainhealth/detail.aspx?id=9882

11. Reeve-Irvine Research Center Dedicated to spinal cord injury research and finding a cure for spinal cord injury and neural degenerative disease. http://www.reeve.uci.edu

HISTORY OF RIRC FACULTY OF RIRC STAFF OF RIRC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ... SCI and the NIH Approximately 1.9% of the U.S. population, or some 5,596,000 people, report some form of paralysis, among whom, some 1,275,000 are paralyzed as the result of a spinal-cord injury. Learn More The Reeve-Irvine Research Center (RIRC) is a basic science research facility devoted to the study of repair, regeneration, and recovery of function after spinal cord injury. The mission of the RIRC is to find new treatments for spinal cord injury through the collaborative research and educational efforts of prominent scientists and clinicians both at the University of California, Irvine and around the world. Featured UCI Health Affairs features Dr. Suzy Kim: Moving Spinal Cord Injury Patients Forward News Updates Injunction against Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research Ban on NIH Funding for Stem Cell Research ( Video Breakthrough: reconnecting spinal nerves ... Bay Area Web Design by:

12. Home Spinal Cord Injury Network International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of spinal cord injury, their families, health care professionals, and http://www.spinalcordinjury.org/

Spinal Cord Injury Network International Founded 1986 Home New Injury Resources Media Library ... Donate Spinal Cord Injury Network International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of spinal cord injury, their families, health care professionals, and others gain access to information about SCI and to quality health care. SCINI News New website launched!Content is continuing to be uploaded. Tell us what you think about the new website. We welcome your requests! Spinal Cord Injury Network International was founded in 1986 by Lennice Ambrose. After her son was injured in a car accident, she came to the realization that there was a lack of resources for those seeking help. Starting out of her home in Santa Rosa, California, the organization has grown to be recognized internationally for being dedicated to helping injured persons and their families reach the best possible care and knowledgable information. Contact Us to see how we can help you today. /* You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on the next lines. */var pageName = "Home";/**** DO NOT ALTER ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE! ****/var code = ' ';

13. Sinal Cord Injury Resource Center, Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal Cord Injury Resour Explains basic anatomy, physiology, and the complications resulting from a spinal cord injury, with sections on recent research news, tips on finding a rehabilitation center, and a chat room. http://www.spinalinjury.net/

Site Menu Home Spinal cord 101 Rehabilitation center Chat room ... About this site If you found this site helpful. Please consider making a donation thru Pay Pal Sign the guest book View the guest book Stesr jj Welcome to The Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center. A vast amount of information helping to explain basic anatomy, physiology, and the complications resulting from a spinal cord injury . I hope you enjoy your visit. Click here to contact me with any questions, suggestions or comments regarding this site A few places to start Spinal Cord 101- A good place to start to learn the basics. This section also includes the basic anatomy, and possible complications from a spinal cord injury Rehabilitation section - A must see for the newly injured. Choosing the right Rehabilitation center is very important. I have put together some information to help get you started, including a national list of of rehabilitation centers specializing in the care and needs of spinal cord injuries Discussion boards - Not finding what you're looking for? Need something explained in more detail? You can find many answers and help here. Don't have your free email account yet?

14. Spinal Cord Injury - MayoClinic.com Spinal cord injury — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of damage to the spinal cord. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-cord-injury/DS00460

15. Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Hamilton | Ontario Slip And Fall Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Hamilton If you suffer spinal cord injuries due to the negligence of others, contact us right away for a case evaluation. http://www.robertfindlay.com/practice_spinal.php

eg. John eg. Smith eg. (905) 555-5555 eg. john@smithmail.com Question or Comment * = Required Trust. Experience. Success. Findlay Law Offices 20 Hughson Street South Suite 510 Hamilton Ontario ,Canada Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario Call us (866) 674-0102 Email Us Spinal Cord Injury Every year over 1000 people in Canada suffer new spinal cord injuries . Most of these injuries are the result of car accidents slip and falls or workplace accidents. Sadly, the majority of those who suffer new spinal cord injuries are under the age of 30, and this can have a significant impact on their future opportunities and quality of life. However with the proper medical care and treatment, victims of spinal cord injuries have the opportunity to lead active, productive, and happy lives. A spinal cord injury is damage to cells within the spinal cord or the severing of the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord. Damage to the spinal cord is usually caused by some type of trauma, like an auto accident, and results in the loss of function such as mobility or feeling. The severity of the injury depends upon the completeness of the injury as well as its location, or level, along the spinal cord. Unfortunately, most spinal cord injuries leave the victim either quadriplegic or paraplegic, and in thus in need of serious medical and rehabilitative care. Recovering from a

16. Spinal Cord Injury: Definition From Answers.com n Traumatic disruption of the spinal cord as a result of vertebral fractures and dislocations, usually associated with car accidents, sports injuries, and other violent http://www.answers.com/topic/spinal-cord-injury

17. Spinal Cord Injury Last updated June, 2002. Electrical Stimulation In Spinal Cord Injury Adobe Reader Version. Problems To Be Addressed In The First Weeks And Months After Spinal Cord Injury http://www.ifess.org/Services/Consumer_Ed/SCI.htm

MDMT Membership Directory Last updated: June, 2002 Electrical Stimulation In Spinal Cord Injury Adobe Reader Version Problems To Be Addressed In The First Weeks And Months After Spinal Cord Injury During this time period, electrical stimulation [ES] may be suggested by the medical care team. Each individual patient must be evaluated to determine if there are any contraindications or precautions in the use of ES. SCI candidates for ES must have peripheral nerve supply, or an intact reflex arc, to the muscles to be stimulated. If the patient is a candidate, ES may be incorporated into daily therapy protocols and it may be a part of the patient's 24 hour per day regimen. Each application of ES will be designed to accomplish a specific goal in terms of prevention of a complication or accomplishment of a functional goal along the road to recovery. Prevention Of Deep Venous Thrombosis Although some investigators have reported limited effectiveness for the patient who is at high risk for DVT, ES can provide a simple means of contracting the leg muscles when the patient cannot do it for himself. It is important that the stimulation characteristics be adjusted to provide maximal comfort and minimal muscle fatigue during the "calf pumping" exercise. It is essential that all caregivers, medical or family, understand that the stimulation is to be used frequently throughout the day and night during the period of paralysis or immobilization. For example, the stimulator may be programmed to turn on and provide 10 to 15 minutes of exercise each hour. This intervention can be carried out in a hospital or home setting at minimal cost with a variety of inexpensive stimulators.

18. Foundation For Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure Informational and support resource for survivors, family members, and all whose lives and experiences are affected by spinal cord injury. http://fscip.org

Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Helpful Resources Care Cure Prevention ... Injury Report Board of Directors Ronald R. Gilbert Chairman Fenton, MI Doug Heir NSCIA Cherry Hill, NJ Sam Maddox Author West Lake Village, CA Steven Newman, M.D. Neurologist Southfield, MI Mark Odum NSCIA Bowie, Maryland Robert Yant CRPF (APA) Newport Beach, CA prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research. Founded by its current Chairman Ronald R. Gilbert, FSCIPCC is committed to improving the quality of care for persons with serious spinal cord injuries and to raising funds that support the search for a cure. FSCIPCC is comprised of victims of spinal cord injuries and their families, persons dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of SCI and professionals who provide free counsel to SCI victims. FSCIPCC serves as an informational exchange and a forum for people who suffer from this infliction. Victims and families of victims are encouraged to talk with one another, to share support and encouragement. The FSCIPCC provides SCI victims with information about: the facts of spinal cord injuries; prevention of SCI injuries; care of SCI victims; onging SCI research for a cure; financing and managing disability-related expenses liability, compensation and your rights; legal options available; and accessing professionals and organizations that will provide free help and counsel.

19. Life Expectancy For CP, VS, TBI And SCI Life expectancy of persons with developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, vegetative state, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, autism, downs, down syndrome). http://www.lifeexpectancy.com/sci.shtml

Life Expectancy Home Articles Calculator Life Expectancies Researchers David Strauss, PhD, FASA Robert Shavelle, PhD Steven Day, PhD Jordan Brooks, MPH Conditions Autism Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Spinal Cord Injury ... Other Medical Conditions Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) The research literature shows clearly that life expectancy in SCI is significantly reduced from normal. The magnitude of the reduction depends on level and grade. As would be expected, life expectancy is less if the injury is complete and/or the neurological level is higher. For some examples, see Table 4 from Strauss et al. 2007, which is reproduced below. It applies to a 25 year-old male. As may be seen, in the most severe case (complete injury at levels C1 – C3), the life expectancy is 50% of normal. For grade D injuries (“minimal neurological deficit”), the estimate is 88% of normal. For females, or for persons older than 25, the percentage of normal life expectancy is similar, to a rough approximation, though the percentage tends to be somewhat smaller at older ages. Ventilator-dependence. The research data shows that the great majority of persons who are permanently ventilator-dependent after SCI have complete injuries at the high or mid-cervical levels. As would be expected, such persons are subject to higher rates of morbidity and mortality, and life expectancy is therefore lower than for persons with injuries of the same grade and level who are not ventilator-dependent. The most recent research on life expectancy of ventilator-dependent persons

20. Spinal Cord Injury Network - DC Area Chapter, NSCIA The non-profit, Washington DC/Mid-Atlantic chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. http://www.spinalcordinjury.net

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