Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation - Peter Ponce

An injury caused to the spinal cord can result in permanent damage. These injuries are either traumatic or nontraumatic. The symptoms of spinal cord injuries vary and depend on the area of the injury. They can cause severe complications like respiratory problems, paralysis and neurogenic shock. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the management of spinal cord injuries. It strives to provide a fair idea about the subject and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about spinal cord injuries, their management and related rehabilitation techniques.