How is SCI diagnosed? - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . How is SCI diagnosed? SCIs are not always immediately recognizable The following injuries should be assessed for possible damage to the spinal cord 1: Head injuries, particularly those with trauma to the face Pelvic fractures Penetrating injuries in the area of the spine Injuries from falling from heights
How many people are affected by SCI? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . Research estimates that there are about 18,000 new cases of SCIs annually and about 255,000 to 390,000 people currently living with an SCI in the United States 1 The majority of SCIs occur in young to middle-aged adults In the 1970s, the average age at injury was 29 years; in the 2010s, that age increased to 43 2 Who is at risk for SCI? SCIs are typically the result of accidents and
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . . SCIs result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself A traumatic SCI may stem from a sudden blow to the spine that fractures, dislocates, crushes, or compresses one or more vertebrae Car crashes are the leading cause of SCI among people younger than 65
What conditions are associated with SCI? - NICHD SCI is associated with many secondary conditions that have significant impacts on medical rehabilitation management, long-term outcome, and quality of life
NICHD Spinal Cord Injury Research Information Several NICHD and organizational units support research and other activities related to SCIs and spinal cord development NICHD's National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) is the primary NICHD entity that supports research to advance the understanding of treatments and devices to assist movement in patients with SCIs
Spinal Cord Injury Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . The National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus offers basic information on SCI and links to other resources Learn about research on SCI, rehabilitation, the history of SCI treatment, and more from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: SCI American Spinal Injury Association The American Spinal Injury Association promotes the care of patients with SCIs and supports