Provides a general definition of what a spinal chord injury. Breaks it down by explaining how one gets a bruise.
Discusses the importance of the spinal cord, and how it relays messages across the body.
By definition, based on the examination, the neurological examination that's performed, that an individual (with a complete spinal cord injury) does not have some preservation of sensation or of motor function.
Breaks down the four levels of the spinal cord and what areas of the body each affects.
Gives a basic understanding of compression- essentially pressure against the spinal cord.
