By: Melvin Magadia A spinal cord injury refers to any damage in the spine that may result in the loss of functions such as movement and feeling. The most common causes of this injury are traumatic events (such as automobile accidents, slip and fall) or sickness (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich’s Ataxia, etc.).
In the United [...]

By: Gary E Rosenberg Overview:
A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person’s life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is complex and may require the expertise of a team of health care professionals as the injured [...]

By: Patricia Woloch A spinal cord is the pathway that processes impulses from the body to the brain, and from the brain to the body. The impulses sent by the spinal cord are different signals our brain sends and receives from our bodies.
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are usually caused by a sudden, traumatic blow to [...]

By: Patricia Woloch Birth injury is considered rare, 6-8 injuries per every thousand live births. The concern is that when they do happen, they are extremely traumatizing and can often be prevented. Typically, the responsible persons involved include:
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Other healthcare workers
Any individual who is directly responsible for the health and safety of you and your baby [...]