27 Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury

8 Tests 6 Medical Procedures 4 Surgical Procedures 5 Prescribed Medications

1 Over the Counter Medications 1 Self Care 2 Alternative Procedures

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Neurologist

Neurosurgeon

Internist

Surgical critical care specialist

Anesthesiologist

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Pediatric radiologist

Certified registered nurse anesthetist

Family Practice Physician

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Treatment News for Spinal Cord Injury

Tests for Spinal Cord Injury

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves...  More

2. Spinal X-Ray Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem:...  More

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

4. Computed Tomography (CT) of Spine A computed tomography (CT) scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that produces cross-sectional images of a specific part of the body. In the ...  More

5. MRI of Spine

6. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f...  More

7. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  More

8. Cross Straight-Leg-Raising Test

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Medical Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More

2. Rehabilitation Therapy Rehabilitation is a treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible. A ...  More

3. Immobilization Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it...  More

4. Spinal Traction Spinal traction is the process of applying force through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to draw apart the vertebrae of the spine.  More

5. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been...  More

6. Neurostimulation Procedures of Spinal Cord Tissue

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Surgical Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury

1. Decompression Laminectomy A laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes a portion of the bony arch, or lamina, on the dorsal surface of a vertebra, which is one of the b...  More

2. Implantation of Neural Prosthesis

3. Decompression of Spinal Cord

4. Fusion of Lower Back Spine

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Prescribed Medications for Spinal Cord Injury

1. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. dexamethasone(Decadron , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions tre...  More

3. cyclobenzaprine(Flexeril , others...) Close CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye kloe BEN za preen) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness.  More

4. botulinum toxin type B(Myobloc ) RIMABOTULINUMTOXINB is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat severe neck muscle spasms.  More

5. dexamethasone injection(Dexasone , others...) Close DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated incl...  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Spinal Cord Injury

1. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

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Self Care for Spinal Cord Injury

1. Bed Rest

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Alternative Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury What's this?

1. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small pow...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More

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