TABLEOFCONTENTS
TITLE
PAGE
The Spinal Column
3
4
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury
6
Types of Spinal Cord Injury
Immediate Actions After a Spinal Cord Injury
7
9
Immediate Medical Procedures and Interventions
10
Diagnostic tests for SCI
11
Prognosis and Factors Affecting Recovery
13
Emerging medical treatments and technologies
14
Questions to ask the medical team
15
Managing emotional shock and stress
16
Legal Support following an SCI
18
Financial Assistance and Benefits (UK)
Legal and Financial Checklist
20
21
Practical Tips for Families and Caregivers
23
Finding Support Groups and Community Resources
25
Rehabilitation Terms
27
Medical Glossary of terms
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