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Understanding the Difference Between Complete and Incomplete Spinal Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be scary and devastating to the victim and their family. However, not all mean the person will be paralyzed for life. In fact, spinal injuries are experienced at varying degrees, and some have a better prognosis than others. Learn the basic differences between the two main types of spinal cord injuries, and more about how those variations could impact your personal injury case. Spinal Cord Injuries [...]

admin2017-01-18T09:57:00+00:00January 18, 2017|Spinal Cord Injuries|

Stem Cell Therapy is Giving Hope to Spinal Cord Injury Victims

While any spinal cord injury can drastically diminish a victim’s quality of life, those that involve the cervical nerves can be especially devastating. Some of these victims suffer complete paralysis and need around-the-clock care. Others may retain the use of their arms or hands but still need assistance with basic daily living activities, such as getting dressed or moving from their bed to a motorized wheelchair. Thanks to an ongoing [...]

admin2016-09-27T09:47:00+00:00September 27, 2016|Spinal Cord Injuries|

How a Spinal Injury Registry Could Help Newly Injured Patients

Spinal injuries are often the most devastating because they are capable of causing partial or complete paralysis and, depending on the location and severity, may require specialized lifetime treatment. Unfortunately, the data available to treat patients can be hard to come by for doctors. This can limit the understanding and even the potential outcomes. Advocates in Australia are calling for a national registry database on treatment. Patients in the U.S. [...]

admin2016-04-08T13:09:29+00:00April 8, 2016|Spinal Cord Injuries|