Spinal cord injuries in children and adolescents: a review.
This introductory review provides an overview of pediatric-onset spinal cord injury, emphasizing unique clinical and epidemiologic features, pathophysiology, medical and musculoskeletal complications, and psychosocial and management issues. Developmental factors influence the approach to bowel and bladder programs, mobility, patient education, and management of complications. Rehabilitation goals must be set for each developmental stage, with the final goal being that of a satisfying and productive adult life.
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, Illinois, USA. lvogel@shrinenet.org
Lawrence C
LC
Vogel
Caroline J
CJ
Anderson
D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development / Q000502:physiology; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy