Rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord disease.
Spinal cord injury and disease have multisystem consequences and many potential medical complications. This article addresses the various medical, psychosocial, and vocational issues associated with spinal cord injury and describes how the patient's lifestyle may be affected. The role of the physician and other rehabilitation professionals in the rehabilitation process is described. In addition, various medical concerns, complications, and available treatment modalities are discussed.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School.
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D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*