Spinal Cord Injury

Question 1

spinal cord injury what is it

Answer 1

damage from trauma, tumors, degenerative, vascular disorders, inflections or birth defects

Question 2

traumatic causes

Answer 2

result from trauma to the spinal cord like; car crashes, falls, violent acts or sporting

Question 3

non-traumatic causes

Answer 3

tumors, degenerative, infections, toxins, birth defect

Question 4

complete severance

Answer 4

full loss of mobility and sensation below the affected region

Question 5

incomplete severance

Answer 5

some mobility and sensation remaining below the affected region

Question 6

paraplegia

Answer 6

loss below the lumbar, sacral region

Question 7

tetraplegia

Answer 7

loss below the thoracic region

Question 8

quadriplegia

Answer 8

loss below the cervical region

Question 9

Stats

Answer 9

15.4 million people global
most often from fall or car accidents
80% trauma based
20% non-traumatic

Question 10

physical features

Answer 10

spasticity
pressure ulcers
respiratory complications
osteoporosis

Question 11

cognitive implications

Answer 11

chronic pain and fatigue
medicating side effects
reduced physical activity
comorbid conditions

Question 12

emotional features

Answer 12

depression and anxiety
grief and identity loss
PTSD
emotional lability

Question 13

social implications

Answer 13

changes in relationships
employment challenges
stigma and accessibility issues
sexuality and intimacy changes

Question 14

environmental barriers

Answer 14

icy sidewalks
snowbanks blocking access
extreme heat/ cold conditions
unaccessible trails

Question 15

structural barriers

Answer 15

uneven sidewalks
lack of curb cuts
lack of adaptive exercise equipment

Question 16

interpersonal barriers

Answer 16

quality of relationships contribute to resiliency
dependence on others for care
inability to act spontaneously
inaccessible homes

Question 17

intrapersonal barriers

Answer 17

cannot carry out acts of daily living
fear of socialization
functional limitation
depressive symptoms
age
financial pressure

Question 18

sociocultural barriers

Answer 18

lack inclusive language
cultural norms
lack of understanding
work limitations
social bias

Question 19

medical intervention

Answer 19

surgical
medication
traction
neuroprotective treatment

Question 20

rehab intervention

Answer 20

occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
mental health care
functional electrical stimulation

Question 21

mobility intervention

Answer 21

wheelchairs
walkers
mobility scooters

Question 22

STEP Framework

Answer 22

S
- flat surface
- padded surface
T
- limit movement requirements
- low activity level
E
- larger items
- mobility aids
P
- smaller groups
- partner with friends