More articles about: Spinal cord injury (SCI)
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Young man paralyzed from the neck down makes strides toward independence
A diving accident took away much of Kanon McVicker’s independence, but complex nerve and tendon transfer procedures are helping him meet important
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Tornado survivor finds motivation, smile during rehab journey
He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again.
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‘My life matters’: resilience after traumatic spinal cord injury
Research shows what key factors affect flourishing after the injury.
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Life’s gift after tragedy
A new mother with quadriplegia reflects on what she thought was an impossible dream of growing her family.
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Mental health is an issue for people with spinal cord injury. Chronic pain makes it worse
Spinal cord injury can negatively impact mental health, but new findings show that chronic pain can make anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions worse for people living with spinal cord injury.
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Woman shares life-altering surgical journey with thousands of YouTube followers
She was told the surgery couldn’t happen. Her doctors made it possible.
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Drug combination reduces narcotic use, manages pain after surgery for teens with scoliosis
Narcotics after surgery often lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting and itching.
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For kids with severe scoliosis, growth-friendly surgeries cause more complications than single spinal fusion
The results of this study will allow parents of young children to make more informed decisions about treatment plans.
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Education and earnings: cost of childhood spinal cord injuries from gunshot wounds
Researchers say pediatric injury prevention needs to be more of a public health focus.
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Abnormal Bone Formation After Trauma Explained and Reversed in Mice
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a form of abnormal healing typified by bone forming within muscle or soft tissue as the body heals from injury or surgery. Historically, there has been no treatment for HO, but new research suggests that could change.