This book provides modern knowledge in this direction. Addressing hot topics related to paraplegia, ranging from surgical management to research therapies with mesenchymal stem cells, this book could be a valued reference for physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists and physical therapists.
The book is organized into four sections. The first covers the epidemiology and psychological conditions associated with paraplegia; the second discusses surgical management and common rehabilitation interventions; the third medical complications and special musculoskeletal issues, while the last outlines current research in animals and humans.
Author(s): Yannis Dionyssiotis (ed.)
Publisher: InTech
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 293
Preface
1 Paraplegia Caused by Infectious Agents; Etiology, Diagnosis and Management
2 Paraplegia as a Complication of Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Interventions
3 Spinal Cord Injuries Following Suicide Attempts
4 Role of Decompressive Surgery in Disorders Associated with Spinal Cord Lesions
5 Functional Electrical Stimulation in Paraplegia
6 Malnutrition in Paraplegia
7 Body Composition in Paraplegia
8 Paraplegia Related Osteoporosis
9 Estimating Renal Function in Paraplegia
10 Animal Models in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
11 Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injury
12 35 Years in Research on Spinal Cord Lesions and Repair
