Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Guidelines

Author: Hou Chunlin, Fan Zhaopeng, Wang Shibo
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is co-authored by renowned clinical orthopedic experts and the Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation. It presents relevant knowledge about spinal cord injury rehabilitation in a question-and-answer format, using simple and accessible language. The content includes spinal cord injury, early treatment and care after injury, the treatment and rehabilitation of post-injury impairments and complications, injury prevention, and patient reintegration into society. It focuses on introducing rehabilitation methods for spinal cord injury, such as motor function training, bladder function training, and the prevention of urinary tract infections, as well as strategies for preventing pressure ulcers. Additionally, it proposes new content such as the construction of barrier-free facilities at home, which is unique among similar publications and adds distinctive features. The book is rich in content, illustrated with visuals, and is suitable for grassroots healthcare workers, community rehabilitation doctors, spinal cord injury patients, and their families.