Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated Saturday, May/11/2024

Learning about a spinal cord injury (SCI):	What is a spinal cord injury? What causes it? What happens when you have a spinal cord injury? How are spinal cord injuries classified?
Learning about rehabilitation:	What happens in rehabilitation for a spinal cord injury? What is a rehab team? How do I choose a rehab center?
Managing medical conditions and complications:	How do I care for bladder problems? How do I care for bowel problems? How do I care for pressure sores? How do I care for my lungs? How is spasticity treated?
Living with an SCI:	When should I call a doctor? What about intimacy and having children? How do I deal with pain? What can I do for exercise and flexibility? Are there dietary concerns? What can the caregiver do? Will there ever be a cure for spinal cord injuries? What types of research are being done on these injuries? How do I write an advanced directive? How do I prepare for end-of-life issues?

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