Rehabilitation of the patient with a spinal cord injury.
An overview of the individual with spinal cord injury caused by gunshot wounds is presented. In addition to the demographics of the group of patients, the cost estimates of care are discussed. The authors' experience in monitoring neurologic recovery and rehabilitation expectations and outcomes are also reported.
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Downey, California.
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D017281:Cost of Illness; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*