PARALYSIS AND SPINAL CORD INJURY
A spinal cord injury has a significant impact on every aspect of
a person’s life. This catastrophic injury affects an individual’s
functional, medical, psychological and economic well being. Moreover,
the injured person’s family and loved ones suffer from extreme
psychological impact as well.
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation requires comprehensive medical
and therapeutic patient management. It is a multi-step process that
starts immediately after the accident and continues for the rest
of the patient’s life. Rehabilitation intervention starts
at the time of the injury with management of the acute trauma. This
is the most critical time as the patient is at highest risk for
SCI complications, including death. Acute rehabilitation follows
with interdisciplinary intervention from physicians, rehabilitation
nurses, physical, occupational and respiratory therapists, speech
pathologists, case managers, psychologists, social workers and therapeutic
recreation therapists.
The most common causes of spinal cord injury are motor vehicle
accidents, followed by falls, sports injuries and violence. It is
imperative that an experienced personal injury attorney familiar
with these catastrophic injuries get involved as soon as possible
to identify all possible responsible parties, secure important evidence
and help the patient and the family coordinate all possible rehabilitation
efforts.
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PARALYSIS AND SPINAL CORD LINKS
Able Data -
www.abledata.com
• ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission
is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation
equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers,
organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States.
The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive
technology products; detailed descriptions of each product including
price and company info; and info on non-commercial prototypes, customized
and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. ABLEDATA
does not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed
on the database, but they will provide you with information on how
to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products.
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury –
www.aascipsw.org
• Organization of psychologists and social workers who provide
for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of those affected
by spinal cord injury.
Healthlink USA –
www.healthlinkusa.com/Spinal_Cord_Injury.htm
• Links to spinal cord websites to include treatment, cures,
diagnosis, prevention and support groups.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association –
www.spinalcord.org
• Working to empower individuals and families with SCI issues
to make informed choices, overcome disabilities and take action
to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment.
Paralyzed Veterans of America –
www.pva.org
• Non-profit organization dedicated to educating and assisting
spinal cord victims and the disabled.
SCI Network International –
www.spinalcordinjury.org
• Information and referral sources.
The Spinal Cord Injury Zone –
http://www.thescizone.com/php
• Website made for improving your knowledge about Spinal
Cord Injury. A non-profit and non-commercial website. A collection
of information on Spinal Cord Injury, using only the best Spinal
Cord Injury resources.
Spinal Injury Resource Center –
www.spinalinjury.net
• Vast amount of information explaining basic anatomy, physiology
and complications resulting from spinal cord injury.
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