Research Notes on Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord is the group of nerves that run from the brain to the rest of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can led to muscle spasms, numbness, or partial or total paralysis. Various anti-swelling drugs or surgery are often the treatment for spinal cord injuries. There are a multitude of support groups and foundations for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
5 Great Resources on Spinal Cord Injury
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Overview of Spinal Cord Trauma
- Mayo Clinic: Introduction To Spinal Cord Injury
- Cleveland Clinic: The Spinal Cord And Injury
- BrainandSpinalCord.org: Resource for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Survivors
- Revolution Health: Spinal Cord Injury and Sports
5 Latest Headlines on Spinal Cord Injury
What is Spinal Cord Injury?
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: What Is Spinal Cord Injury? | Central Cord Syndrome | Central Pain Syndrome | Spinal Cord Infarction
- National Pain Foundation: Anatomy of the Spine
- Wikipedia: Spinal Cord Injury Entry
- Cleveland Clinic: Spinal Cord Injury Overview
- Aetna InteliHealth: What Is Spinal Cord Trauma?
What Are The Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injury?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Spinal Cord Trauma Symptoms
- Radiology Info: MRI of the Spine
- Mayo Clinic: Signs And Symptoms Of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Aetna InteliHealth: Symptoms of Spinal Cord Trauma
What Are The Causes and Complications of Spinal Cord Injury?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Spinal Cord Trauma Causes
- Mayo Clinic: Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries | Risk Factors | Complications To Spinal Cord Injuries
- Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System: Pain and Spinal Cord Injury: Causes and Treatments
- Healthology: The Problems of Paralysis: It's Not Just About the Wheelchair
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Spinal Cord Injury?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Spinal Cord Trauma Treatment
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
- Medline Plus: What is Neurosurgery? Tutorial
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Restoring Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries
- Aetna InteliHealth: Treatment For Spinal Cord Trauma
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury?
- The American Occupational Therapy Association: Living With Spinal Cord Injury
- University of Alabama at Birmingham: Adjustment to Spinal Cord Injury | Caregivers for SCI - SCI InfoSheet
- Mayo Clinic: Coping With Spinal Cord Injuries
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Spinal Cord Injury?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Expectations (Prognosis) For Spinal Cord Trauma
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Prognosis For Spinal Cord Injuries
- Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System: Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
- University of Alabama at Birmingham: Sexual Function for Men with Spinal Cord Injury | Sexuality for Women with Spinal Cord Injury
- Aetna InteliHealth: Expected Duration | Prognosis
How Do You Prevent Spinal Cord Injury?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Prevention of Spinal Cord Trauma
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Prevention Tips
- Mayo Clinic: Prevention Of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Aetna InteliHealth: Prevention Of Spinal Cord Trauma
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Spinal Cord Injury
- BrainandSpinalCord.org: Blog
- ALS Association: Dressing With Ease, Style, and Comfort
- Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group
- Sex Education: Sex & Spinal Cord Injury
- Discovery Health Blog: Spinal Cord Injury
- Divine Caroline: I Wrote a Book – My Spinal Cord Injury Wasn’t in Vain!
Message Boards and Forums about Spinal Cord Injury
- Health Boards: Spinal Cord Disorders
- Yahoo Groups: Groups Related To Spinal Cord Injuries
- Google Groups: Groups Related to Spinal Cord Injuries
- Daily Strength: Spinal Cord Injuries Discussions and Communities
- Meetup: Living With Disabilities Groups
Foundations and Support Groups on Spinal Cord Injury
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
- Miami Project to Cure Paralysis/ Buoniconti Fund
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
- National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Spinal Cord Society
- National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham: Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
- Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- United Spinal Association
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Spinal Cord Injury
- JAMA: Spinal Cord Injury Articles
- PubMed Central: Spinal Cord Injury Articles
- Google Scholar: Spinal Cord Injury Articles
Clinical Trials on Spinal Cord Injury
- Clinical Trials: Spinal Cord Trials
- Center Watch: Spinal Cord Trials
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