title: Spinal cord injury: a comprehensive review.
abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in multiorgan system dysfunction. Previously, SCI portended reduced survival and diminished quality of life. However, with increasing awareness and advances in the management of complications from SCI, individuals are living longer and more satisfying lives. This article summarizes major interventions and advances in the management of patients who have SCI. Fundamental principles of SCI are reviewed by organ system and key points are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: brancof@bellsouth.net
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Branco
authors.forename: Diana D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Cardenas
authors.forename: Jelena N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Svircev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020211:Autonomic Dysreflexia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*