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A spinal cord trauma is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to reduce the long-term effects. The time between the injury and treatment is a critical factor affecting the eventual outcome. Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, are used to red...[read article]

Tests for Spinal Cord Injury

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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves ...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.  More
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A lumbosacral spine CT is a computed topography scan of the lower spine and surrounding tissues.You will be asked to lie on a narrow table that slides into the cent...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio ...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Cross Straight-Leg-Raising Test
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Medical Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury

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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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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
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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.  More
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Spinal traction is the process of applying force through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to draw apart the vertebrae of the spine.Spinal traction may be indica...  More
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been...  More
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Pain messages travel over nerve pathways to the spine. The spine carries the messages to the brain. Constant pain messages can cause long-term pain that is hard to ...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury

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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
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Implantation of Neural Prosthesis
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Decompression of Spinal Cord
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Fusion of Lower Back Spine
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Surgical Resection of Neck Vertebra
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Prescribed Medications for Spinal Cord Injury

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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ...  More
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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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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
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye kloe BEN za preen) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; a...  More
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RIMABOTULINUMTOXINB is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat severe neck muscle spasms. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care p...  More
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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

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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

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Bed Rest
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Alternative Procedures for Spinal Cord Injury What's this?

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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
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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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