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Adjusting to Life After a Spinal Cord Injury

Discusses the adjustment process for individuals who are newly injured such as the grieving process and other emotional responses

Date of Publication: 
May 5, 2006
Website: 
http://www.unitedspinal.org

Adjustment to Spinal Cord Injury InfoSheet # 20

This publication discusses the adjustment process for individuals who are newly injured

Date of Publication: 
December 2001. Revised April 2004
Website: 
http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/

Spinal Cord Injury: You do have Choices

This online manual presents information that will allow those with SCI to be informed about acute care, the rehabilitation process and to have some sense of control over his or her life.

Date of Publication: 
Apr 5, 2006
Website: 
http://www.rtcil.org

The After And Beyond Spinal Cord Injury: Resource Manual

This resource manual is an online source designed as a starting point for knowledge regarding SCI issues

Date of Publication: 
Apr 5, 2006
Website: 
http://www.csro.com/index.htm

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.