Spinal cord injuries can be painful and hard to recover from. If you have suffered from a spinal cord injury, it is...
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The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that connect the brain to the rest of the body. It is protected by bones called vertebrae that make up the spine. Spinal cord injuries occur when damage to the vertebrae is significant enough to cause...
It is important to understand the signs and symptoms that can indicate you have sustained a spinal cord injury after an accident. Handling this serious type of injury incorrectly can result in more damage to the spinal cord and, ultimately,...
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Immediate emergency treatment for a spinal cord injury is the key to being able to move properly and preventing any further damage. If you saw an accident that may result in a spinal cord injury, you should immediately call 911 and...
Spinal cord injuries often result from a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that causes fractured or dislocated vertebrae. Sometimes, this can lead to permanent paralysis. These injuries often occur as a result of car accidents, diving accidents, gunshot wounds, premises liability incidents, sports accidents or other catastrophic events. Living with a spinal cord injury...
Read MoreDid you know that spinal cord injuries are incredibly expensive for victims? According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cost of living with a spinal cord injury varies greatly depending on the severity of the injury and the age of the victim. For...
Read MoreA 26-year-old man was in an ATV accident two years ago that left him with a severed spinal cord. Surgeons assumed he would never walk again. A special ‘bionic’ suit, however, is changing the game; he is now able to push his hips and legs forward using a motorized body suit called “ReWalk.” The system...
Read MoreAccording to The Wall Street Journal, officials have restored nearly $7 million in annual funding for spinal cord injury research after an influential lobby of paraplegics put pressure on lawmakers. The group, New Yorkers to Cure Paralysis, have tried unsuccessfully since 2010 to restore about $8.5 million in...
Read More[ubermenu-map address="Woodridge, IL" zoom="14" width="375px" height="375px"] According to Prince William County Police, a 66-year-old cyclist was riding down a sidewalk outside of Hylton High School when a 17-year-old driver jumped the curb and struck him. The young driver eventually struck a light pole, dragging the cyclist over 150 feet. The 66-year-old man was pronounced dead...
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