Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Families

Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Families (American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides)
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"The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system even a small injury can lead to severe disability. In the US, there are approximately 230,000 people living with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), with over 10,000 more becoming disabled each year. Learning to live with SCI can be a challenge to any individual, caregiver or family. To improve their ability to cope, everyone involved must understand how the body responds to a spinal cord injury, and educate themselves about treatment and management issues. Spinal Cord Injury, the newest title in the critically acclaimed American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides, is an authoritative and reliable resource for any patient, family member or caregiver looking to inform themselves on this topic.

Written in easy-to-understand language, this excellent overview of spinal cord injury and its treatment, is essential reading for all patients desiring a better quality of life, and for family members and caregivers who need a better understanding of this condition and its effects. This informative book explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury and the treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. It contains a glossary with commonly used terms, and website resources that can aid in further research. In addition, it includes current research to help SCI patients make informed medical decisions that promote optimum healing.

Spinal Cord Injury will help patients, caregivers, and family members cope with SCI and enjoy a better quality of life."
Country USA
Brand Demos Medical Publishing
Manufacturer Demos Health
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781932603385
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Demos Medical Publishing
Manufacturer	Demos Health
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781932603385
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Families (American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides)

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