Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are a significant global health issue, affecting approximately 10 million people annually worldwide. These injuries can result in lifelong disabilities, impacting not only the individual but also their family and loved ones. The symptoms of SCI can vary widely, including paresthesia, spasticity, loss of motor control, and severe pain.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury

Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury is a comprehensive guide for neuroscientists, neurologists, clinicians, and anyone working to better understand spinal cord injuries. This book covers both the diagnosis and treatment of SCI, featuring chapters on:

• Epidemiology and pain
• MRI usage and biomarkers
• Stem cell and gene therapy for management of spinal cord injury
• Pain reduction, drug delivery, and rehabilitation

Each chapter includes abstracts, key facts, a dictionary, and summary points to aid in understanding the complex processes involved in diagnosing and treating spinal cord injuries.

Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury

Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury delves into the neuroscience of spinal cord injury, including cellular and molecular biology. This volume features chapters on:

• Signaling and hormonal events
• Plasticity and gene expression
• Health and stress behaviors after spinal cord injury

Like Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury, this book also includes chapter abstracts, key facts, a dictionary, and summary points to enhance understanding of the underlying pathways and processes affected by spinal cord injury.

By understanding the complexities of spinal cord injuries, researchers and clinicians can work towards improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. These books provide invaluable insights into the biological and psychological effects of spinal cord injury, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for those affected.