Despite ongoing research and promising breakthroughs in the effort to advance treatment for spinal cord injuries, there are currently no approved treatments or procedures to restore function. Instead, doctors guide an injury victim’s focus to rehabilitative therapy and assistive equipment adaptation. Current treatment protocols for spinal cord injuries center on providing immediate medical care after…
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves responsible for transmitting messages back and forth between the brain and the body below. It’s essential for movement, mobility, and sensation. Unfortunately, the protective rings of bone (vertebrae) surrounding the spinal cord aren’t always enough to prevent damage to the spinal cord if the back or thoracic…
Car accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries, with falls as a close second. After an accident, a catastrophic brain injury might be immediately recognizable due to the victim’s death or a diagnosis of brain death soon after the accident; however, not all brain injuries present with urgent or obvious symptoms. Some brain injuries…
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