Musculoskeletal Issues in Spinal Cord Injury

Allison Kessler*, Vivian Christine Roy, Sushil Singla

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although a neurological condition, spinal cord injury leads to changes in the muscles and bones of the body which may cause significant morbidity. This chapter will cover questions regarding both acute and chronic musculoskeletal complications related to spinal injury.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Essential Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Question Bank
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages201-220
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9783031077968
ISBN (Print)9783031077951
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Contracture
  • Heterotopic ossification
  • Neuromuscular scoliosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overuse injury
  • Spinal fracture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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