Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Units Mission is the clinical application of research which has been responsible for many major developments made in the orthopaedic and burn care fields. http://shriners.com/Hospitals/sci.html
Extractions: Home Shrine Shriners Hospitals Hospital Directory ... Next Thousands of young people are paralyzed from spinal cord injuries each year. The Shrine of North America established three special rehabilitation units where young people with spinal cord injuries can find hope, strength, inspiration and the specialized medical care needed for rehabilitation. In 1980, after more than 60 years of treating children with orthopaedic problems and burn injuries, the Shrine realized the unmet need of specialized care and rehabilitation for children suffering from spinal cord injuries. In 1980, Shriners Hospitals opened their first Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Unit for children at the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia A midwest Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Unit was established at the Shriners Hospital in Chicago two years later. The third spinal cord injury unit opened in September 1984 at the Shriners Hospital in San Francisco, and relocated in April 1997 to Sacramento, when that hospital closed and the Shriners Hospital in Sacramento opened.
Spinal Research The International Spinal Research Trust leads the way in finding a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. http://www.spinal-research.org/
Extractions: Gemma was paralysed from the neck down in a car accident when she was seven. This is a key moment in history Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and to reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. Following momentous progress in the laboratory, the next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.Spinal Research looks forward to the 4cm Future STOP PRESS! Ashton Lake Solicitors, based in Loughborough, have chosen us as their official charity of the year and we are delighted that they are supporting us so wholeheartedly. Please click here to visit their website.
Center For Paralysis Research (Spinal Cord Injury) The Center for Paralysis Research develops and clinically tests novel methods of treatment for spinal cord injury and the effects of paralysis. http://www.vet.purdue.edu/cpr/
Spinal Cord Injury Resources American Association of spinal cord injury Psychologists and Social Workers A Prototype Index of CureOriented spinal cord injury Research with Analysis http://disability-resource.com/sci.html
Spinal Cord Injury spinal cord injury solicitors helping people win compensation for spinal related injuries. http://www.spinalcordinjury.co.uk
Extractions: If you would like to contact old friends met in spinal units throughout the uk then click here Stewarts have been acting for spinal cord injury clients since the firm was formed in 1989.They deal with all accident types wherever they occur. They appreciate fully that the demands of those with spinal cord injury, differ from those who are less severely injured. Above all that calls for attention to detail. So, for instance: In cases where liability for spinal cord injury compensation is unlikely to be heavily contested they obtain interim payments for accommodation, buying equipment and setting up care regimes. They employ an independent living adviser who is able to help with advice on equipment, vehicles, holidays and so on. So for more information on how we can help you to process your spinal cord injury claim, click on the link below. Spinal Cord Injury At the outset a spinal cord injury lawyer can only give a broad assessment of spinal injury compensation (commonly £1-3 million).However each spinal injury compensation case will be decided according to the severity of the injury and the needs/losses of the individual. Spinal injury compensation damages are awarded for the injury itself and the rest of the claim is made up of past and future losses. Usually future losses account for the largest part of the claim and would include for example,loss of earnings,care costs,accommo- dation costs,the costs of aids and equipment and medical expenses. For more information on spinal injury compensation drop us a line at the following address.
Spinal Cord Injury McDonald JW, Sadowsky C (2002) spinal cord injury. Lancet 359, 417. Seitz A, Aglow E, HeberKatz E (2002) Recovery from spinal cord injury A new http://www.rds-online.org.uk/pages/page.asp?i_ToolbarID=3&i_PageID=145
Froomsplint® Antispasticity Splint Supplier of the Froomsplint, designed to aid in the care of patients with spasticity that are recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury. Includes product information and sizing. http://www.rkfroom.com/
Extractions: The antispasticity splint was designed to aid in the care of patients with spasticity recovering from stroke and spinal cord injury. An innovative antispasticity hand orthoses, it is designed to decrease the effects of spasticity and to prevent clawhand or permanent muscle shortening (contracture) in patients with neurological conditions or disorders. The is machined out of high quality plastic or lexan, is available with straps in sizes small, medium and large and is reversible for right or left hand in a ridged model or an adjustable thumb model. It works great as a night splint or anytime as needed. The hand orthoses can be applied or removed easily by patients, therapist or caregivers.
Spinal Cord Injury And Obesity ? Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System are looking at how people with spinal cord injury burn calories and how that is affected by their http://www.news-medical.net/?id=7023
Spinal Cord Injury Research To simulate spinal cord injury a small section of a spine is surgically excised from an anesthetized rat. It is replaced with a trellislike, biodegradable, http://discoverysedge.mayo.edu/spinal_cord_injury/
Extractions: Spinal Cord Injury Research Helping Patients to Walk Again: Nerve Regeneration Researchers at Mayo have completed animal studies that are the first steps in showing that nerves can regenerate in the spinal cord system. Anthony Windebank, M.D., a neurologist, molecular neuroscientist, and director of Mayo's Molecular Neuroscience Program is co-principal investigator of the research team. Michael Yaszemski, M.D., Ph.D., a spine surgeon and chemical engineer who directs the Tissue Engineering and Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory, is the other co-principal investigator. In October 2003, the research team received a $1.3 million National Institutes of Health grant that underscores the early success of their animal studies. "This project is so exciting that I can't wait to get into the lab." Anthony Windebank, M.D. "I am optimistic that we will be conducting human clinical trials within ten years," says Dr. Windebank. "This project is so exciting that I can't wait to get into the lab." Dr. Yaszemski agrees. "It is exciting to imagine that we might make a contribution to helping patients with SCI walk again," he says. The research team that Drs. Windebank and Yaszemski assembled for this project is remarkable for the breadth of its collaboration. Areas involved include:
Spinal Cord Injury - SCI Links This site has many useful WWW links for those interested in the cure for spinal cord injury (SCI) and paralysis. http://www.ba-comm.com/sci/
Extractions: Below are a few links relating to Spinal Cord Injury, SCI research and Paralysis. Much more information can be found by visiting popular search engine sites, such as Yahoo.com Lycos.com and Altavista.com (among others). Then search on the words "SCI, spinal cord injury, paralysis, medicine, etc." (please remember, different combinations of words will produce different search results). Be sure to bookmark or add to your favorites list any sites you find of interest.
NINDS Forwarding Page Informational booklet about efforts to develop better treatments, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/sci.htm
Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital 90bed facility networked with eight out-patient centers and other rehab hospitals. Site offers information and lists services for those recovering from conditions such as heart attacks, spinal cord injury, and strokes. http://www.pinecrestrehab.com/
Spinal Cord Injury - Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation Accelerating the discovery of a cure for spinal cord injury and improving quality of life, through fundraising and facilitating research. Learn about the Rick Hansen Foundation, its programs, special events, and how your donations can make a difference. http://www.rickhansen.com/
Extractions: SEARCH this site Anything is possible... Rick Hansen's epic Man In Motion World Tour inspired us to know that anything is possible. The Tour was an unprecedented athletic achievement, and what Rick and the Man In Motion Foundation have achieved to raise awareness and funds to address issues faced by people with spinal cord injury, is also unmatched. Today, he remains committed to improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury, and brings people together to create new solutions and new dreams. The best is yet to come.
CareCure Forum W. M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience research collaborative for spinal cord injury care and cure. http://carecure.rutgers.edu/
Extractions: Click here to start Spinal Cord Injury: Advancement in Recovery and Research Introduction Spinal Cord Injury Previous Research Current Research Topics The CNS and PNS The Neuron Glial Cells PPT Slide Neurogenesis Regeneration Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma CNS and PNS Response to Injury PNS Response CNS Response Developmental Differences in Response Research PPT Slide PPT Slide References References Author: sch Email: hartsesc@uwec.edu Home Page: www.chem.uwec.edu/Chem412_S99/
Welcome To RehabTeamSite Information and services for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/
Airbags And Seatbelts Equal Spine Protection Explains why motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury to the back, neck and spinal cord and how these may be prevented. http://www.spineuniverse.com/treatment/articles/080900spin_airbags.html
MARGOT ANDERSON BRAIN RESTORATION FOUNDATION - HOME Advancing clinical research for the restoration and rehabilitation of brain function after brain injury, spinal cord damage, stroke, paralysis, Alzheimer and Parkinson disease. http://www.brainrestoration.com/
Extractions: For centuries prevailing medical knowledge stated that once the brain is severely damaged nothing can bring it back. To a great degree that notion still prevails throughout the world. However, for the first time, researchers in this field are now saying,Perhaps that dream may not be as impossible as we once thought. We could be onto something that might change that thinking forever! THE MARGOT ANDERSON BRAIN RESTORATION FOUNDATION was founded to make those words become a reality. Extensive ongoing research now indicates that, within a relatively short period of time, the answer to the heart rendering devastation of brain damage may be finally conquered. The foundation is dedicated to creating, supporting and accelerating massive research into safe and effective means of restoration of brain functions. What Does Brain Restoration Mean? To this moment, the victims of Stroke, Alzheimers Disease, Parkinsons Disease, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Damage and any of the twenty or more brain injuries as indicated in the accompanying poll, faced the certainty of extensive trauma and/or death resulting from these calamities . There is now hope that this prognosis can be mitigated or reversed through the new and promising Brain Restoration Research going on throughout the world. Where this assured death sentence was once accepted, Brain Restoration now offers the hope of dramatic improvement. To walk, talk and think again is not to ask too much and Brain Restoration may open the path to satisfy those desires. Progress is being made every day in this effort.
