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Spinal Cord
The spine not only allows us to stand up and walk, but it also carries important messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Injury to the spinal cord can result in both sensory and motor disabilities, affecting a person's ability to move and control muscles and affecting the function of organs such as the bladder.
Spinal cord injuries cause interruptions in message systems from the brain to the rest of the body. These injuries can be the result of accidents or conditions which damage the spinal cord.
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Anterior Cervical Decompression & Fusion | ||||
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Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure | ||||
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Halo Vest Management | ||||
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Instructions following Lumbar Puncture | ||||
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Krembil Neuroscience Centre | ||||
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy | ||||
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Lumbar Puncture | ||||
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My Spinal Surgery | ||||
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Myelogram | ||||
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Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy | ||||
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Posterior Cervical Microdisectomy | ||||
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Using a Jewett Brace | ||||
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Vertebral Augmentation |
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Canadian Spinal Research Organization |
| Information for persons with a spinal cord injury and those with related neurological deficits. | |
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Ask NOAH: Spinal Cord Disorders |
| Learn spinal cord injuries and disorders, their care and treatment, as well as complications and related concerns. | |
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Spineuniverse.com |
| Provides the most complete and thorough collection of back information on the Internet | |
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North American Spine Society |
| NASS is a multidisciplinary organization that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy. View their information sheets, brochures, and quizzes on specific spine condition from their “Get Back to Health!” page. | |
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Sexual Health & Fertility after Brain & Spinal Cord Impairment |
| Developed by the practicing physicians and sexual health nurses, this site covers a wide variety of topics related to sexual health and fertility after spinal cord injury. | |
