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Treatment of the Acute Injury and Prevention of Complications

 

Discusses methods of treatments to reduce the severity of the injury

Date of Publication: 
Apr 5, 2006
Website: 
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/default.asp

Fast Fact:

Quadriplegia is paralysis of all four limbs (from the neck down) resulting from injury to the neck. Fractures or compression of the vertebrae, which cause permanent damage to the spinal cord may lead to loss of sensation, movement, pain management, bladder and bowel control, as well as affecting sexual function.