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Chronic Spinal cord Injuries: Management and Treatment
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Case Description
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious medical condition that causes functional, psychological and socioeconomic disorder. Therefore, patients with SCI experience significant impairments in various aspects of their life. The goals of rehabilitation and other treatment approaches in SCI are to...
Case Summary
- The presentation covers the management of chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), classifying it as complete (sacral segments involved) or incomplete, and paraplegia (thoracic, lumbar, sacral) or quadriplegia (cervical involvement). SCI limitations include mobility, self-care, domestic activities, education, employment, social relationships, and leisure. Complications depend on the spinal cord injury segment, such as breathing issues with C1-C4 involvement and bladder/bowel issues with S2-S5.
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Dr. Sharad Kumar Kedia
Consultant Physiatrist, Rehabilitation Physician and Director Of college of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy at NIMS UniversityDr. Sharad Kumar Kedia is a renowned Physiatrist and Rehabilitation Physician with extensive expertise in physical medicine, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and functional recovery. He serves as the Director of the College of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy at NIMS University and is actively involved in advancing interdisciplinary rehabilitation care and medical education. Dr. Kedia is recognized for his commitment to improving quality of life through comprehensive rehabilitation strategies and patient-centered care.