A Guide to Spinal Injury from day one - Nicola

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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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