Ambulate (ambulation): Walking movement Anterior Cord Syndrome: The anterior spinal cord is the front section. Sympt

Surgery to treat spinal cord injury (SCI) may be performed immediately after the injury, or at a later time. Urgent

Motor Vehicle Accidents and Spinal Cord Injury Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause o

After a spinal cord injury (SCI), the doctor may have you wear a brace. A brace externally controls the position of

Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval for ReWalk to be marketed. ReWalk is the firs

Spinal Cord Injury Overview Spinal cord injury is traditionally discussed in two phases: primary and secondary inj

Treating Paralysis During the acute phase of paralysis, steroids are used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is

Injury When a joint is injured, as in a fracture or dislocation, the blood vessels may be damaged. This can interfer

Effects from Spinal Cord Injury The physical and emotional consequences from a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be deva

Treatment Treatment begins with the emergency medical personnel who make an initial evaluation and immobilize the p

Doctor Gerard Malanga is one of the innovative leaders in the field of spine and orthopaedic rehabilitation. He is t

History This 60M had a 2 month history of posterior thoracic pain, easily controlled with simple analgesia, but per

The halo brace is often used as the initial treatment for odontoid fractures (located at the second cervical verte

Autonomous Not under voluntary control, such as reflexes. Central Cord Syndrome Hematoma or contusion in the cente

The spinal cord is the central part of the communication system between the brain and body. It is flexible, nearly a

How many people have SCI? According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), approximately

Corey Elizabeth McConnell provided this article on what it was like for her—a 14-year-old girl—to go through scolios

In This Article Will Your Child Need a Brace? Tips for Wearing the Brace When your child is diagnosed with scoliosis

Scoliosis Surgery Prep Tip #1:  Talk to the Surgeon The spine surgeon, including his or her staff, will guide t

Types of Scoliosis Although there are many types and causes of scoliosis (when your spine develops abnormal curves),