Injury Overview
SPINAL CORD INJURY - THE BIG PICTURE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE BEST CARE
What is Spinal Cord Injury?
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you, a friend, or someone you love has a spinal cord injury. An SCI can happen very fast, like from an accident or a bad fall, or it can happen slowly over time like a tumor. Your healthcare team might have told you about SCI, but you might still have more questions, like how bad the injury is and what to expect about getting better. We think these next links are good places to learn more about SCI.
Spinal Cord Injury
National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke
What is a Spinal Cord Injury
United Spinal Injury Association
Paralysis Resource Center Fact Sheet
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Spinal Cord Injury:
First 90 Days
Sam Maddox