Spinal Cord InjuriesThe Shattered Spine: Living with the Aftermath of Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are often caused by traumatic blows to the spine from vehicle accidents, falls, sports collisions, or acts of violence. Non-traumatic causes include spinal tumors, infections, inflammatory diseases, insufficient blood flow, and ruptured disks. A catastrophic spinal cord injury that results in partial or complete paralysis is life-altering. While advances in medical care...