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Spinal cord injury medicine. 2 -Medical complications after spinal cord injury : Identification and management
MCKINLEY WO; GITTLER MS; KIRSHBLUM SC
ARCH PHYS MED REHABIL , 2002, vol. 83, n° 3, p. S58-S64 Doc n°: 103798 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AE21 - ORIGINE TRAUMATIQUE
Article consultable sur : http://www.archives-pmr.org
This is a self-directed learning module that reviews medical complications associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). It is part of a chapter on SCI medicine in the Self-Directed Physiatric Educational Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article includes discussion of common medical complications that impact rehabilitation and long-term follow-up for individuals with SCI. Issues addressed include the rehabilitation approach to SCI individuals with pressure ulcers, unilateral lower-extremity swelling (deep venous thrombosis, heterotopic ossification, fractures), along with the pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of spasticity, autonomic dysreflexia, orthostatic hypotension, and pain. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To describe diagnostic and treatment approaches for medical complications common to individuals with SCI. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2002219770 |
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