May 22, 2012 · SCIs result from damage to the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. The spinal cord then swells, cutting off vital blood supply to the nerve tissue and starving it of oxygen.

Jun 26, 2012 · 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 …

Jun 26, 2012 · 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 …

SCIs result from damage to the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. The spinal cord then swells, cutting off vital blood supply to the nerve tissue and starving it of oxygen.

Jun 26, 2013 · 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, …

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 …

SCI is associated with many secondary conditions that have significant impacts on medical rehabilitation management, long-term outcome, and quality of life.

Jun 21, 2012 · Symptoms can include extreme pain or pressure in the neck, head, or back; tingling or loss of sensation in the extremities; and partial or complete loss of control over any part of the body.

Jun 27, 2012 · Unfortunately, there are at present no known ways to reverse damage to the spinal cord. However, researchers are continually working on new treatments, including prostheses and …

Jun 26, 2013 · SCI trauma causes damage to the spinal cord tissue which in some cases can result in partial or complete paralysis.