Radial nerve palsy is a devastating condition that may present with a combination of loss of elbow extension, wrist extension, or finger extension depending on the level of injury. These…
Complete brachial plexus injuries (BPI) are among the most severe and debilitating nerve injuries, often leading to extensive motor and sensory loss in the upper extremity. This paper reviews the…
Peripheral nerve injury can be caused by many etiologies including ischemic, mechanical, chemical, thermal and inflammatory insults and affects sensory, motor and autonomic function. In this article we will review…
This article describes the differences and similarities in post-acute care for patients with spinal cord injuries in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It provides a comprehensive description of the…
The individual with spinal cord injury is the most important member of the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide care and researchers who progress treatments. The consumer voice…
This article focuses on identifying how health care providers can support a person with spinal cord injury to pursue and maintain involvement in adaptive sports. Benefits and barriers of sport…
Neurogenic bowel is often overshadowed by other medical complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) but can significantly impact one’s quality of life. This article aims to illustrate the intricacies of…
Women encompass about 20% of all the traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) population and there is increased incidence and prevalence of women with SCIs. The most recent data estimate that…
The majority of individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction will have complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) that will qualify as recurrent. Existing inconsistencies and challenges contribute to its subjective…
Numerous aspects of spinal cord injury have undergone extensive research over the years. However, amid this comprehensive exploration, one crucial aspect remains insufficiently emphasized: sexuality. Despite its paramount importance to…
