Incomplete SCIs: Down the Road
Brochure from Craig Hospital in Colorado about incomplete spinal cord injuries:
Having a spinal cord injury that is incomplete often means less paralysis, more sensation, and maybe an easier time managing your bowels and bladder. It can also mean more sexual function, and it often means that getting around, taking care of yourself, and doing things will be easier than if your injury had been a complete one. However, having an incomplete spinal cord injury is not a "walk in the park."
Four Kinds of Problems:
Our research turned up four main areas where people with incomplete spinal cord injuries may have problems or frustrations:
- the "wait and see" mode
- pain
- fatigue and weakness
- emotional issues
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