Introduction
Spinal cord injury (SCI) may happen when you are in an accident, fall, or have a disease that affects your spinal cord. This book was written by health care providers who care for patients and their families as they deal with these injuries or conditions. We hope it teaches you about the injured spine and spinal cord, and answers your questions about what to expect in the days and months to come. Exact answers may not be known because the long-term effects of SCI can be hard to predict. Research is still being done to improve treatment and outcomes of SCI.
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Spinal Cord Injury: Authors
Written By:
Michele L. Wagner, RN, MSN, CNRN Department of Nursing APN, Neuroscience
Janet A. Stewart, RN, BSN, ONC
Department of Nursing, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Karen M. Stenger, RN, MA, CCRN Department of Nursing APN, Critical Care
In Collaboration with:
Joseph J. Chen, MD
Clinical associate professor
Staff physiatrist and medical director of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Joseph D. Smucker, MD
Assistant professor, Spine Surgery
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Melanie J. House, MPT, NCS
Senior physical therapist, Rehabilitation Therapies
Kimberly K. Hopwood, OTR/L
Senior occupational therapist, Rehabilitation Therapies
Angela L. Carey, BSW
Social worker II, Social Services
Lori Gingerich Roetlin, LISW, MSSA Neuroscience social work specialist
Megan Farnsworth, RN, MNHP Department of Nursing
Intensive and Specialty Services Nursing Division
Judy A. Swafford, RN, BA, ONC Department of Nursing Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Neil A. Segal, MD
Assistant professor and staff physiatrist Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Illustrations and Design By:
Loretta Popp, design artist, Graphics Department
Center for Disabilities and Development
The information in this publication is provided to educate and inform readers. It is not a medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Readers need to contact a provider for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
Copyright ©2007 by University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, first edition. Reproduction prohibited without written permission from the authors. Send requests to Amy Mikelson, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242-1011; email [email protected].