Spinal Trauma & Spinal Cord Injury
What is this condition?
Injuries to the spine due to accidents or falls, sometimes involving spinal cord damage.
What are the causes?
- Road traffic accidents
- Falls from height
- Sports injuries
When is treatment needed?
- Fractures or dislocations
- Neurological deficits
- Spinal instability
What is the treatment?
- Emergency decompression
- Surgical fixation
- Comprehensive rehabilitation program
What are the outcomes?
- Stabilisation of the spine
- Maximum possible neurological recovery
- Improved long-term function
