Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
About 11,000 Americans are hospitalized for a spinal cord injury (SCI) every year, and up to 250,000 people in the US alone live with an SCI. A paraplegic is someone whose legs and lower part of the body are paralyzed; a quadriplegic (or, more correctly, a tetraplegic) experiences muscle weakness or paralysis in all four limbs. Learn more about the most common causes of SCIs, treatment options, and recent research and advances (for example, stem cell regeneration research) in the following articles.
Sunrise Medical announces new product options to the JAY® J3™ Back! The Jay J3 Back, originally launched in October of 2007, features versatile hardware and flexible positioning system.
SUNRISE MEDICAL INTRODUCES NEW ENHANCEMENTS TO THE JAY® J3™ BACK
While Nick Libassi was skydiving, he fell 15,000 feet to the ground, sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI). He discusses his injury, the painful depression that followed the accident, and what inspired him to change his attitude about his disability.
Jesse Lieberman became a doctor specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation after sustaining an SCI and now inspires others dealing with spinal cord injuries. Lieberman discusses his SCI, rehabilitation, and his career path as a physician.
Brooke Ellison, an SCI survivor, author, inspirational speaker, and former candidate for the New York State Senate, has turned her disability into a catalyst to help others. She also co-wrote the book, The Brooke Ellison Story.
Brooke Ellison, SCI Survivor, Enjoys a Life of Service to Others
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When Dreams are Shattered: Finding Hope after a Tragic Accident
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