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BL OTTOBOCK CHRIS SEPT29 0166
BL OTTOBOCK CHRIS SEPT29 0166
BL OTTOBOCK CHRIS SEPT29 0166
Common Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries

About Spinal Injuries

About Spinal Injuries

Acute spinal cord compression is a neurosurgical emergency. Rapid diagnosis and management are essential to have the highest chances of preventing permanent loss of function.

A traumatic spinal cord injury is a lesion of neural elements of the spinal cord that can result in any degree of sensory and motor deficit, and autonomic or bowel dysfunction.

Most injuries to the spinal cord don't completely sever it. An injury is more likely to cause fractures and compression of the vertebrae, which then crush and destroy the spinal nerve tracts. The prognosis is variable between almost complete recovery and complete paralysis.

Suitable Wheelchairs

Avantgarde

Specifically developed to offer maximum stability and comfort, the Avantgarde range integrates manoeuvrability, light-weight materials and modern design to promote independence and mobility for users.