Neurology
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Spinal Cord Injury
SCI results in motor/sensory deficits below the level of injury. ASIA classification A-E. Neurogenic shock (T6 and above): hypotension + bradycardia. Autonomic dysreflexia: life-threatening.
SCI
spinal cord injury
cervical SCI
tetraplegia
paraplegia
quadriplegia
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Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal cord injury disrupts the signals. Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures (breaks) or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't cut through your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces…
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T14.8XXA
Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
T14.8XXD
Other injury of unspecified body region, subsequent encounter
T14.8XXS
Other injury of unspecified body region, sequela
S06.330A
Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
S06.330D
Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
S06.330S
Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, sequela
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Spinal Cord Injuries
Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal cord injury disrupts the signals. Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures (breaks) or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't cut through your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces…
Paralysis
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and le…
Rehabilitation
What is rehabilitation?Rehabilitation is care that can help you get back, keep, or improve abilities that you need for daily life. These abilities may be physical, mental, and/or cognitive (thinking and learning). You may have lost them because of a disease or injury, or as a side effect from a medical treatment. Rehabilitation can improve your daily life and functioning.Who needs rehabilitation?Rehabilitation is fo…
Spine Injuries and Disorders
Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include:InfectionsInjuriesTumorsConditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosisBone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks…