Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury is a sudden, life changing event that often transforms a strong, healthy individual into someone who is unable to move or function independently.

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carry information from the brain to the rest of the body. Damage to those nerves causes loss of function and or feeling. Damage to the spinal cord can include tears or contusions (incomplete injuries)  or a complete break(complete injuries).  Spinal cord injury not only causes paralysis and sensory loss, but affects virtually every organ system in the body including skin, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, metabolic, and hormonal among others.  Because spinal cord injury is relatively rare, it is not unusual for even specialists to lack the experience and expertise to effectively manage issues which can occur in this condition. Treatment of a spinal cord injury can include surgical intervention which is typically followed by treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation center which specializes in treatment of these injuries.  The goals of rehabilitation therapy are to increase the patient’s level of function for everyday tasks such dressing, bathing, use of a wheelchair and accessing the community or to teach the patient what care is needed and how to direct that care from others.

Paradigm's team of medical experts will help your nurse case manager to find the most appropriate treatment to get you on the road to recovery.  Your nurse case manager will meet with you and your family to make this happen.  When you have questions or concerns, please contact your nurse for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disclaimer: This site is for informational purposes only. The content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider if you have any questions regarding your medical condition. Please note that interactions on this site between you and a physician or nurse do not constitute or result in the formation of a physician/injured worker and/or nurse/injured worker relationship.