While recent advances in emergency care and rehabilitation allow many SCI patients to survive, methods for reducing the extent of injury and for restoring function are still limited. Immediate treatment for acute SCI includes techniques to relieve cord compression, prompt (within 8 hours of the injury) drug therapy with corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone to minimize cell damage, and stabilization of the vertebrae of the spine to prevent further injury.
Warning: Undefined variable $getmfsource in /home/thescizo/www/www/wp-content/themes/Newspaper-SCI-Zone/functions.php on line 223
Must Read
Engineered human neurons rebuild damaged spinal cord circuits
Spinal cord injuries affect an estimated 15 to 20 million people worldwide, often causing lasting impairments in movement, sensation and independence. Such injuries can...
