
Spinal Cord Injury
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๐Overview
Spinal cord injury (SCI) refers to damage to the spinal cord resulting in partial or complete loss of motor, sensory, and autonomic function below the level of injury. It is a serious neurological condition that can cause permanent disability. The term encompasses traumatic injuries (e.g., from accidents) and non-traumatic causes (e.g., tumors, infections).
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