Bruce H. Dobkin / Bruce HDobkin / Michael E. Selzer / Michael ESelzer
The newest title in the critically acclaimed American Academy of NeurologyPress Quality of Life Guides series, Spinal Cord Injury is an authoritativeand reliable resource for all those looking to educate themselves on thetopic of spinal cord injury (SCI).Written in easy-to-understand language, the book includes informationon:• How the spinal cord works and what happens when it is injured• The benefits of rehabilitation• Assistive devices that can make life easier• A glossary with commonly used terms for communicating withdoctors and caregivers• Website resources that can aid in further researchLearning to live with a spinal cord injury can be a challenge. This bookwill help people better understand the medical basis for their disabilities,the current treatments and rehabilitative methods used to manage spinalcord injuries, and the research that points to hope for the future.