Predicting Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury.

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of prognosis and outcomes after spinal cord injury (SCI), including variables that have an impact on neurologic assessment, extent and time frame of natural recovery, specific factors having an impact on prognosis of ambulation, the role of imaging and modalities for assessing the injured spinal cord, and strategies on presenting information to patients and families. The ability to predict outcome after spinal cord injury is important not only for individuals who sustained traumatic SCI and their families but also for rehabilitation professionals and researchers.

Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury.

The assessment and treatment of spasticity can be challenging in and of itself. The aim of the authors of this article is to highlight some special considerations that may assist in the assessment and treatment approach of spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury.