Abstract
Ho CH, Wuermser LA, Priebe MM, Chiodo AE, Scelza WM, Kirshblum SC. Spinal cord injury
medicine. 1. Epidemiology and classification.
This self-directed learning module reviews the demographics of traumatic and nontraumatic
spinal cord injuries (SCIs). It is part of the study guide on SCI medicine in the
Self-Directed Physiatric Educational Program for practitioners and trainees in physical
medicine and rehabilitation. This article specifically focuses on the changing demographics
of traumatic SCI, the classification of SCI, the common causes of nontraumatic SCI,
and the incidence and prevalence of myelomeningocele.
Overall Article Objective
To summarize the demographics and classification of traumatic and nontraumatic spinal
cord injuries in adults and children.
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