Yearly Archives: 2004
What is the annual incidence of SCI?
It is estimated that the annual incidence of spinal cord injury (SCI), not including those who die at the scene of the accident,...
What activities are available for Spinal Cord Injured?
The more you get out there, the more you will learn about your capabilities and limitations. You learn how to make your experiences...
How frequently do persons with SCI return to work?
Motor vehicle crashes rank 1st at 38.5% followed by acts of violence at 24.5%; falls at 21.8%; sports at 7.2% and all others at...
Celebrity-Designed Ties
Silk ties sold exclusively in J.C. Penney department stores that are inspired by drawings contributed by celebrity friends of Christopher and Dana Reeve as...
What are the leading causes of SCI?
Motor vehicle crashes rank 1st at 38.5% followed by acts of violence at 24.5%; falls at 21.8%; sports at 7.2% and all others...
What is paralysis?
Partial or complete loss of function, especially when involving the motion or sensation in a part of the body.
What is spasticity and neuropathic pain?
Spinal cord injury disconnects the brain from the spinal cord below the injury site. The spinal cord below the injury site does not...
How long will recovery take?
Recovery takes a long time. Most recovery occur within 6 months but many people continue to recover function for a year or more.
A recent...
What is the prognosis?
The types of disability associated with SCI vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury, the segment of the spinal cord at...
Does recovery occur after spinal cord injury?
Many doctors tell patients and families that recovery does not occur after spinal cord injury. This is not true. Recovery is the rule, not...
