21. Spinal Cord Injuries: MedlinePlus Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury http//www.mayoclinic.com/print/spinalcord-injury/DS00460/DSECTION=all METHOD=print (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinalcordinjuries.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Spinal Cord Injuries URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinalcordinjuries.html Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't sever your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces of vertebrae tear into cord tissue or press down on the nerve parts that carry signals. In a complete spinal cord injury, the cord can't relay messages below the level of the injury. As a result, you are paralyzed below the level of injury. In an incomplete injury, you have some movement and sensation below the injury. A spinal cord injury is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment can reduce long-term effects. Later treatment usually includes medicine and rehabilitation therapy. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't sever your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces of vertebrae tear into cord tissue or press down on the nerve parts that carry signals. In a complete spinal cord injury, the cord can't relay messages below the level of the injury. As a result, you are paralyzed below the level of injury. In an incomplete injury, you have some movement and sensation below the injury.

22. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation Program, Research Craig Hospital is a leading rehabilitation hospital, specializing in the rehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury since 1956. http://www.craighospital.org/SCI/default.asp

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23. Surviving Paralysis - Home Provides victims of spinal cord injury, paralysis, and quadriplegics with information for surviving spinal cord injury. http://www.survivingparalysis.com

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24. Baltimore Injury Attorney | Maryland Accident Lawyer | Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries can disable you for life. If you are a victim of a spinal cord injury in Baltimore, please contact us to obtain the compensation you deserve. http://www.yostlaw.com/spinal-cord-injury.html

Adjust text size: Spinal Cord Injury Baltimore, Maryland Time does not heal all wounds. Spinal cord injury is devastating and often leads to paralysis, with victims requiring round-the-clock medical care and emotional support. As many as 10,000 individuals become victims each year of paralysis, either partial or complete, due to spinal cord injuries. Life will never be the same for these victims or their families. The Yost Legal Group can help victims of spinal cord injuries recover the up-front compensation needed to fund a lifetime of care. Causes of Paralysis There are many types of accidents or traumas that can result in paralysis, including: Car Accidents Slip and Falls Violence Sports Injuries Birth Injuries If you or a family member suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis, would you know what to do next? How The Yost Legal Group Can Help The Yost Legal Group wants you to know what to do if spinal cord injury should happen to you. We work hard to educate our clients about their case, the extent of their injuries and other pertinent information crucial to launching the strong litigation necessary to pursue justice and compensation for your injuries. If spinal cord injury does occur, please call The Yost Legal Group for the experience you need to deal with the insurance companies and the skill to guide you through the maze of medical facilities and treatments you will surely face. Paralysis changes your life forever. That is why The Yost Legal Group leaves no stone unturned in examining and prosecuting every aspect of the accident that caused your spinal cord injury. We are not only interested in what happened; we also want to know why and how. Then we will fight for you with the intensity and aggressiveness necessary to guarantee you and your family won’t face a lifetime of financial and emotional stress. Using all the current technology at our disposal, we determine who was responsible, and we proceed uncompromisingly to get you the compensation you deserve.

25. PhysiotherapyExercises.com Written for physiotherapists, site enables users to find exercises appropriate for patients with different neurological disabilities (including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis). http://www.physiotherapyexercises.com

26. Spinal Cord Injury Network - DC Area Chapter, NSCIA We at the Spinal Cord Injury Network are here to ensure that people with disabilities have full and complete access to the community in which they reside. http://spinalcordinjury.net/

27. Spinal Cord Injury, Prevention - NCIPC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Prevention Tips Safety Tips for You and Your Family (Unless otherwise noted, the safety tips have been adapted from the National Spinal Cord http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/sciprevention.htm

Spinal Cord Injury Fact Sheet CDC Activities Prevention Tips Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Prevention Tips Safety Tips for You and Your Family (Unless otherwise noted, the safety tips have been adapted from the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Prevention Steps and Think First-National Injury Prevention Foundation Spinal Cord Fact Sheet.) Safety tips for preventing the occurrence of a SCI Motor vehicles are the leading cause of SCI in the United States for people under age 65 (Berkowitz 1998). Here are some safety tips for driving and riding in motor vehicles. Always wear a seat belt. Secure or buckle children into age- and weight-appropriate child safety seats. Secure or buckled children under 12 years old in the back seat to avoid air bag injuries. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not ride in a car with a driver who is impaired by alcohol or drugs.. Prevent others from driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Toolkit to Prevent Senior Falls More Publications Falls are the leading cause of SCI for people 65 and older (Berkowitz 1998). To help prevent falls, take the following steps: (Unless otherwise noted, fall prevention tips below are adapted from the Brain Injury Association of America Fall fact sheet.)

28. Spinal Cord Injuries | SCI Treatment Advice, resources, and assistance for people with spinal cord injuries and their families. Describes major causes of SCI and common therapies. http://www.sci-recovery.org/

Home Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Injury Treatment SCI Therapies ... Research Spinal Cord Injuries Causes of spinal cord injuries include motor vehicle accidents (44%), acts of violence (24%), falls (22%), sports (two-thirds of these are from diving accidents) (8%), and other (2%). Statistics differ somewhat in other countries - in Canada and western Europe, injuries due to violence are rare, while in developing countries, violence is even more common. Statistics show that the summer is the worst time for spinal cord injuries, with July having the highest incidence. They happen more frequently on weekends and at nights. Most people who get spinal cord injuries are male (82%) and the median age at the time of injury is 31.7 years. About 10,000 Americans suffer SCI every year. Approximately 250,000 Americans are living with some form of SCI. Learn more about the anatomy of the spine how spinal injuries occur , and the level of the spinal cord injury Men make up at least eighty percent of all cases. Alcohol plays a big role in SCI, accounting for at least twenty five percent of cases. Preexisting spinal disease can cause some people to be more susceptible to getting SCI. These include:

29. Sinal Cord Injury Resource Center, Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal Cord Injury Resour Easy to understand explanations of the spinal cord and what happens after a spinal cord injury with message boards, chat rooms, links . http://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?

30. Spinal Cord Injury - EHow.com Learn about Spinal Cord Injury on eHow.com. Find info and videos including About Spinal Cord Injury, About Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries and much more. http://www.ehow.com/spinal-cord-injury/

Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Featured Articles Spinal Cord Injury Exercises Spinal cord injury patients generally suffer from some loss of motor skills or sensation near the area of impact. Once doctors have stabilized a patient's injury, exercise is a key component to improve their overall functionality, and can also encourage self-esteem and well-being. Exercise, along with positive dietary changes and... Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis A spinal cord injury is the result of trauma to your spine that either fractures or dislocates your vertebrae. In severe cases, your spinal cord may be severed. Your spinal cord is a delicate system of nerves, tissues and axons. An axon is the extension of your nerve cells. These axons send signals between your brain, spinal cord and... Spinal Cord Injury Information Spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord resulting in loss of mobility or feeling. Damage to the spinal cord may result from direct trauma to the spinal cord or from injury to surrounding bone or tissues. Most injuries to the spinal cord cause permanent loss of sensation and ability to move below the location of the damage. Head and Spinal Cord Injury Brain and spinal cord injuries are the result of a traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Sports injuries, especially in football, are another major cause. A fall from a ladder or roof at home could also cause such an injury. The effects of the injuries can range from temporary to permanent disability.

31. Archived: Sexuality And Spinal Cord Injury Provides a basic review of what is known about sexual functioning after spinal cord injury and the impact on patients. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/AmericanRehab/spring97/sp9707.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury where we are and where we are going Sexual Response Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction Treatment of Male Infertility Conclusion Marca L. Sipski, M.D. Maintaining a healthy sex life after spinal cord injury is an important priority to many people. Fortunately, over the past few years a large amount of research has begun to be performed in this area. Whereas in the past our knowledge about the field of spinal cord injury was exclusively focused on males and erectile function, recent work has begun to illustrate the impact of spinal cord injury on female sexuality. Moreover, recent gains in the study of infertility after spinal cord injury have allowed professionals to approach the care of newly injured patients with optimism for their potential in sexual functioning. In this article, I will provide a basic review of what is known about sexual functioning after spinal cord injury and the impact on patients. Sexual Response The effect of spinal cord injury on sexual response is generally discussed based upon the degree of completeness or incompleteness of the patient's injury and whether the neurologic damage affecting the individual's sacral spinal segments is an upper or lower motor neuron injury. Whether a spinal cord injury is considered complete or incomplete is determined by whether they have voluntary rectal contraction and whether they have the ability to perceive sensation around their rectum. As males have external genitalia, questionnaire studies have been utilized to determine the impact on erections and ejaculations, depending on their extent of injury. In males with complete spinal cord injuries and upper motor neuron injuries affecting their sacral segments, there is a loss of psychogenic

32. Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal Cord 101 Here we will explain what a spinal cord is, what it's function is, and what happens to it when it becomes damaged. http://www.spinalinjury.net/html/_spinal_cord_101.html

Spinal cord 101 also includes the following sections Spinal cord 101 Basic anatomy Possible complications Spinal stenosis Site menu Some basic questions and answers... Home Spinal cord 101 Rehabilitation Chat room ... About this site Please consider making a donation to help keep this website online What is Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. Frequent causes of damage are trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, etc.) or disease (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's Ataxia, etc.). The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur. In fact, in most people with SCI, the spinal cord is intact, but the damage to it results in loss of functioning. SCI is very different from back injuries such as ruptured disks, spinal stenosis or pinched nerves. A person can "break their back or neck" yet not sustain a spinal cord injury if only the bones around the spinal cord (the vertebrae) are damaged, but the spinal cord is not affected. In these situations, the individual may not experience paralysis after the bones are stabilized. What is the spinal cord and the vertebra?

33. Spinal Cord Injury Information Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord http://www.spinal-cord.org/?type=search&keyword=spinal cord injury&adid=

34. Spinal Research The International Spinal Research Trust leads the way in finding a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. http://www.spinal-research.org/

Site Map Sign up for enews Search advanced search Home Contact Us About Spinal Injury ... click here to donate News + Events Challenge Yourself To Beat Paralysis! Donate to Fight Back The Saddle Up Campaign Research Funding ... Latest News Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck. Every year more than 800 people in the UK and Ireland are paralysed following an injury to their spinal cord. Spinal Research raises money to fund research into clinical treatments as well as vital basic science research. Thanks to such pioneering research, paralysis can now be treated and we stand on the brink of applying therapies that will restore movement and feeling and transform the lives of paralysed people. Spinal Research’s latest research focus - Chronic Injury. Find out more. Gemma Quinn, Spinal Research Supporter - paralysed in a car accident aged seven. Freemasons support Spinal Research with £25,000 Spinal Research has received a £25,000 major grant from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity. The money is helping to fund translational research on chondroitinase to enable nerve regrowth. The research project will be led by Prof James Fawcett, Prof Roger Keynes and Dr Elizabeth Muir at the Cambridge University. Spinal Research funds wide-ranging research into treatment for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. Local Freemasons and Freemasons from around the country have worked together to raise these funds.

35. Spinal Cord Injury - Paraplegic & Quadriplegic, Tetraplegic Information Quadriplegic, Tetraplegic and Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injury life experiences and peer support with paralysis patient information on quadriplegia, tetraplegia and paraplegia http://www.apparelyzed.com/

Spinal Cord Injury Forums Members Calendar ... Login for access to the Members, Calender and Chatroom areas.) SCI Health Issues Autonomic Dysreflexia Bladder Management Bowel Management Muscle Spasticity ... SCI Acronyms Discussion Forum General SCI Discussions SCI Health Issues Disabled Parents Adaptive Technology ... Disabled Travel Tips General Resources About This Website Disability Directory Baclofen Pump Therapy SCI Compensation ... Wheelchair Holidays Spinal Cord Injury : Quadriplegic and Paraplegic Injuries Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Tetraplegic ) are terms used to describe the medical condition, for a person who has been paralysed due to a spinal cord injury . This classification depends on the level and severity of a persons paralysis , and how it affects their limbs. This website provides Patient Information about acute spinal cord injuries, as well as treatment, symptoms, information on long term rehabilitation issues and Peer Support , to help improve the quality of life of those affected by a spinal cord injury.

36. Pressing On, A Spinal Cord Injury Research And Recovery Center Located in San Antonio, TX and dedicated to improving the lives of those who have sustained paralysis from a spinal cord injury. Find details about the facility, staff and the program. http://www.pressingontx.com

RESOURCES Map Careers /* Expando-ZV Image Script ©2008 - 2009 John Davenport Scheuer as first seen in http://www.dynamicdrive.com/forums/ username: jscheuer1 - This Notice Must Remain for Legal Use */ home program options videos contact ... TRAVEL / LODGING Mission Statement "To be the preeminent fitness/wellness organization for individuals having neurological disorders and chronic disabilities. In serving those with life-long physical challenges, we strive to improve overall quality of life by sustaining health and fulll functional potential." Pressing On is a non-profit organization that promotes health and independence for those with neurological disorders and chronic disabilities. There is special emphasis on those with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Pressing On provides a gym/wellness center and exercised based training that targets optimal functional performance for all members. Training programs are custom-made for each client and are carried out by Exercise Science professionals in a safe environment. Wellness program memberships offer individuals the opportunity to workout in a familiar, comfortable environment overseen by a staff of caring professionals, who embrace the body,mind,spirit concept, as well as the science of physical performance. Regardless of disability - stroke, Parkinsons, dementia,Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI),amputation,etc.

37. Gridiron Heroes - Non Profit Organization Offering Resources And Support To Youn Non profit organization offering financial support to young men who have suffered spinal cord injury while playing football. http://www.gridironheroes.org

Home About History Organizational Structure ... Contact us Welcome When you first hear the words "Gridiron Heroes" a picture of football's greatest players is most likely the very first image that appears in your mind. What if you were told that there is a group of young men who will never have the opportunity of playing football again? The young men who are part of this organization never intended for their lives to change in this way. Continued SPONSOR A GRIDIRON HEROES FAMILY! November 1, 2010: Chris Canales receives honor. Click here to preview video Canales' jersey retired during halftime ceremony "Gridiron Heroes Benefit Softball Tournament". View More Info November 12th: "Gridiron Heroes Fill the Helmet Drive". View More Info November 14th: Vicky Gallegos to run in the Rock N Roll Marathon for Gridiron Heroes! View More Info Click here to view and print the pledge form Gridiron Heroes were featured on the Today show. Josh Scheuling of Hondo and Devin Hebert of Houston were part of a story about there Scuba Diving trip with the Eels on Wheels program. Watch Video More Events Mission Statement Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation provides immediate, as well as, long term resources and support to individuals sustaining a catastrophic spinal cord injury through activities associated with high school football.

38. Spinal Cord Injury: Symptoms - 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/DSECTION=symptoms

39. Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Federally-funded model spinal cord injury center. Newsletter, speaker series, patient education pamphlets, research and links to SCI-related sites. http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/sci/

40. SPINALCORD: Spinal Cord Injury Information Network This website offers educational materials and information on services of the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UABSCIMS) along with links to national organizations http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/

Print This Page SCI Topics Medical Psychosocial Equipment/Accessibility Other Issues ... Participate in Research Spinal Cord Injury Information Network Updated November, 2010 Look here first for the latest updates to this website. This website offers educational materials and information on services of the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) along with links to national organizations, government agencies, commercial products, and educational resources related to spinal cord injury. Contact us. Featured Research The Effects of Nicotine on Pain in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Must be at least 19 years old, be at least 1 year post-injury and experience neuropathic pain. We seek participants who are both nicotine and non nicotine users. $50 Visa cards for each of two test days. Particularly interested in non-smokers who would be willing to participate in the nicotine study. For information contact Betsy Richardson at 205-934-3345 or ejrichar@uab.edu Featured Links Smoking's Effects on Secondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injury Watch a video and get links to information on the harmful effects of using tobacco and methods for quitting. Spinal Cord Injury Nursing Advice Craig Hospital announces nationwide SCI nursing advice toll-free phone line for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), caregivers, and case managers, and claims adjusters.

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