TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Spinal cord injury: a comprehensive review
JO  - Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
A1  - Branco, Fernando
A1  - Cardenas, Diana D.
A1  - Svircev, Jelena N.
SP  - 651
EP  - 679
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1047-9651
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2007.07.010
ID  - ref1
ER  -