Archive Monthly Archives: November 2019
The Risk of Sepsis Following a Spinal Cord Injury
There are a number of secondary medical issues or complications that can arise as a result of a spinal cord injury (SCI). These include bladder and bowel problems, autonomic dysreflexia and spasticity.
Continue readingA Brief History of Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
We live in an age where medical treatments are more advanced than ever before. With continuous research comes the increasing potential for cures to be found for conditions which were previously deemed
Continue reading7 of the Best Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Blogs
There’s no doubt that the internet has revolutionized how we access information. Gone are the days where it was necessary to visit a library or dust off your encyclopaedia to learn more about a specific
Continue readingWhat is the ASIA Impairment Scale and How is it Used?
The ASIA Impairment Scale looks at motor and sensory function in an individual and how it has been impacted following a spinal cord injury. Defining how a patient is affected can be used to better
Continue readingDeep Vein Thrombosis Risk Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Any serious spinal cord injury can have a life changing and traumatic impact on the individual. Whilst we tend to focus on loss of movement and sensation when it comes to these types of injuries, it’s
Continue readingEpidural Stimulation Explained
With continuous improvements in medical care, the outlook for those who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) is better than ever before. That’s thanks to essential ongoing research into effective
Continue readingWhat is Paraplegia?
Paraplegia is most often caused by a traumatic injury to the lower part of the spine such as the thoracic or lumbar regions. The extent of injury will vary from case to case, but living with paraplegia,
Continue reading6th Lumbar Vertebrae – A Rare Spinal Abnormality
About 10% of people have a 6th lumbar vertebrae, which in most cases goes unnoticed. This is a developmental anomaly and typically has very little effect on an individual’s health. It’s usually discovered
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