Spinal Cord Injury - (American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides) by Michael E Selzer & Bruce H Dobkin (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system even a small injury can lead to severe disability.
- Author(s): Michael E Selzer & Bruce H Dobkin
- 156 Pages
- Health + Wellness, Physical Impairments
- Series Name: American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides
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About the Book
This well-written, reliable overview of traumatic spinal cord injury and its treatment is essential reading for all patients, family members, and caregivers who want a better understanding of the condition. In simple, everyday English, it explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury, and treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. A glossary of commonly used terms and website resources offer tools for further study, while the latest scientific research helps patients make informed medical decisions that promote optimum healing.Book Synopsis
"The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system even a small injury can lead to severe disability. In the US, there are approximately 230,000 people living with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), with over 10,000 more becoming disabled each year. Learning to live with SCI can be a challenge to any individual, caregiver or family. To improve their ability to cope, everyone involved must understand how the body responds to a spinal cord injury, and educate themselves about treatment and management issues. Spinal Cord Injury, the newest title in the critically acclaimed American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides, is an authoritative and reliable resource for any patient, family member or caregiver looking to inform themselves on this topic. Written in easy-to-understand language, this excellent overview of spinal cord injury and its treatment, is essential reading for all patients desiring a better quality of life, and for family members and caregivers who need a better understanding of this condition and its effects. This informative book explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury and the treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. It contains a glossary with commonly used terms, and website resources that can aid in further research. In addition, it includes current research to help SCI patients make informed medical decisions that promote optimum healing. Spinal Cord Injury will help patients, caregivers, and family members cope with SCI and enjoy a better quality of life."Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.03 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
Weight: .51 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 156
Genre: Health + Wellness
Sub-Genre: Physical Impairments
Series Title: American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael E Selzer & Bruce H Dobkin
Language: English
Street Date: February 27, 2008
TCIN: 1004094735
UPC: 9781932603385
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-8347
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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