The aim of this paper is to give an overview of acute complications of spinal cord injury
(SCI). Along with motor and sensory deficits, instabilities of the cardiovascular …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious medical condition that causes functional, psychological
and socioeconomic disorder. Therefore, patients with SCI experience significant …

Background: Nontraumatic spinal cord injury (NT/SCI) has been shown to represent a
significant proportion of individuals admitted for SCI rehabilitation. Although medical …

Traumatic spinal cord injuries have a tremendous impact on individuals, families, and
society as a whole. Substantial heterogeneity in the patient population, their presentation …

Study design: Mortality review was undertaken of patients who suffered traumatic spinal cord
injury (SCI) between 1955 and 1994 inclusive. Objectives: The study objective was to …

Object The aim of this multicenter, prospective study was to determine the spectrum,
incidence, and severity of complications during the initial hospitalization of patients with …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the occurrence and risk factors for complications following spinal
cord injury during and after inpatient rehabilitation. DESIGN: Multicentre longitudinal study …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the acute and chronic systemic complications of
spinal cord injury and discuss treatment recommendations. Recent Findings The …

Life expectancy for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) has increased dramatically. In the
first half of this century, death rates within a few weeks of injury were estimated to be as high …

Study Design: Prospective data collection on all patients with spinal cord injury (SCI)
admitted for a comprehensive management programme. Objectives: To examine the …