Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Complications of Spinal Cord Injury, vol. 1, no. 3, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: State of the Art Reviews.Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physical medicine and rehabilitation or physiatry or physical therapy or rehabilitation medicine Medical specialty treating chronic disabilities through physical means to help patients return to a comfortable, productive life despite a medical , Medical Complications of Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. , vol 1, no. 3 (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: State of the Art Reviews) This is third 1987 issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: State of the Art Reviews. The stated purpose of the book is to educate both primary physicians and consulting physicians on the medical problems of the patient who has spinal cord injury. The book consists of 12 chapters covering all areas of spinal cord injury, from the neurological evaluation in the acute phase to long-term psychiatric considerations. Each chapter has an introduction that explains the importance of the topic both in the healthy and in the spinal cord spinal cord, the part of the nervous system occupying the hollow interior (vertebral canal) of the series of vertebrae that form the spinal column, technically known as the vertebral column. injured population. Many tables, drawings, and radiographs are included. The numerous case histories better explain how complications are treated and resolved. At the end of each section are summaries and extensive references for further reading. Common complications, such as press re sores, deep vein thrombosis A blood clot (thrombos) in a vein deep within the muscle, typically in the thigh or calf. It is caused by disease or the lack of activity such as sitting for hours at a computer screen. , and autonomic dysreflexia are discussed in depth. Less common problems, from amputation amputation (ăm'pyətā`shən), removal of all or part of a limb or other body part. Although amputation has been practiced for centuries, the development of sophisticated techniques for treatment and prevention of infection has greatly and arterial bypass surgery to suicide, also are covered. One of the psychiatric issues mentioned is that rehabilitation staff often overdiagnose depression in the patient who has spinal cord injury. Concrete hints are given to help the patient manage grief and start adjusting to a new role in life. Although targeted toward physicians, this book contains much useful information for physical therapists. The chapter on rheumatological considerations covers overuse overuse Health care The common use of a particular intervention even when the benefits of the intervention don't justify the potential harm or cost–eg, prescribing antibiotics for a probable viral URI. Cf Misuse, Underuse. syndromes of the upper extremities, heterotopic ossification, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Definition Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is the feeling of pain associated with evidence of minor nerve injury. Description . Physical therapy is emphasized as an important treatment in addition to medical and surgical management of bone and soft issue problems. This book provides good information on many aspects of spinal cord injury. The text is well organized and contains useful tables and current references. I recommend this book to any physical therapist who frequently works with patients who have spinal cord injuries. |
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