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Many spinal cord injuries are the result of an accident during which the individual suffers other life-threatening injuries. In these cases, the first stage of treatment is to preserve life at the scene of the event and make sure that the spine is immobilised to prevent further injury.

Once the individual’s life is no longer in danger, it is necessary to prevent any further damage to the spinal cord and limit the complications. In hospital, the person may be given a high dose of steroids to reduce swelling. They will be positioned to stabilise of the damaged parts of the spine. Some people will need to undergo surgery, for example, to remove blot clots, realign the spinal column or insert devices such as rods or plates that hold the spine in place. If the spinal cord injury is due to infection, antibiotics may be given.

Every person with a spinal cord injury is affected differently – and ongoing treatment should be tailored to suit the needs of the individual. For most people, treatment includes rehabilitation and physiotherapy together with management of the complications caused by the injury. This phase of treatment may begin in a specialist spinal injuries unit, but most people can return home in due course.

Spinal cord injury has a huge psychological impact, and the person affected may need counselling and psychological treatment to help them come to terms with their new situation.
 

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