Yearly Archives: 2003
Upper Limb Recovery in Tetraplegia
Recovery of some upper limb function is common following a Cervical spinal cord injury. Patients with initial C4-level Tetraplegia often regain C5 muscle function,...
Pain and Spinal Cord Injury: Causes and Treatments
Chronic pain is a frequent problem in the majority of the SCI population and can occur not only above the level of injury but...
Ventilatory Care in Patients with SCI
The breathing muscles are supplied by nerves that emerge from the spinal cord in various locations, from the Cervical through the Lumbar levels. "Even...
Chronic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) typically results in sensory paralysis, or a loss of feeling in areas using nerves that connect to the spinal cord...
Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are a common affliction in two clinical situations: when people are immobilized, as in paralysis, coma, dementia, and forced bed rest; and...
Facing the Realities of Managed Care and HMOs
Bill, 55, was repairing his roof on a Saturday afternoon when he fell, sustaining a C4 spinal cord injury. He was rushed to the...
When SCI Isn’t an Accident
It's 2:00 A.M. on a Saturday morning when police spot the limp body of a man lying in a park in downtown Seattle. Initially...
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition that occurs in about 5% of Americans (over 11 million people). MDD is more than being...
Preventing UTIs Through Patient Education
Results of a Northwest Regional SCI System Study
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common medical problem throughout the lifetime of many individuals with SCI...
Sleep Apnea Syndrome in SCI
Sleep apnea syndrome is a disorder characterized by frequent, brief pauses in breathing during sleep, resulting in reduced oxygen flow to the brain. The...
