Medical Complications Common to Spinal-Cord-Injured and Brain-Injured Patients
Open Access
- 1 October 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Spinal Injury Association in Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Vol. 5 (2) , 47-75
- https://doi.org/10.1310/7nv4-249j-avpb-5xh4
Abstract
This article is a selected review of medical complications that can afflict both spinal-cord-injured and brain-injured patients. Neuromedical concerns remain a prominent source of secondary problems and costs for persons with neurotrauma. Heterotopic ossification, autonomic dysfunction, deep venous thrombosis, dysphagia, and fluid and electrolyte disorders remain among the common problems encountered by the rehabilitation team caring for such persons.Keywords
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