Spinal Cord Injury

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Complications


Because the spinal cord is critical to so many body functions, spinal cord injury can cause a wide range of short- and long-term complications. Learning to manage these complications is an important part of the recovery process.


Complications from spinal cord injuries include the following:

Pneumonia and asthma are common long-term complications because muscles associated with breathing usually are weakened. Breathing assistance may be necessary if the nerves to the...Read the full article