Spinal cord injury medicine. 2. Medical complications after spinal cord injury: Identification and management

Model System:

SCI

Reference Type:

Accession No.:

J43090.

Journal:

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

2002 , 83, 3, Suppl 1, S58-S64

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Abstract:

Self-directed learning module reviews the diagnosis and treatment of medical complications associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). Describes treatment approaches for common medical complications that impact rehabilitation, including pressure ulcers, unilateral lower-extremity swelling, spasticity, autonomic dysreflexia, orthostatic hypotension, and pain.

Author(s):

McKinley, William O., Gittler, Michelle S., Kirshblum, Steven C., Stiens, Steven A., Groah, Suzanne L.