The Child With a Spinal Cord Injury

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), M. J. Mulcahey (Editor), Randal R. Betz (Editor)

Aims to provide a contemporary review of pediatric SCIs in order to disseminate standards for optimal care of affected children and adolescents, identify areas of deficient knowledge, and encourage research. Contains 68 contributions in sections on etiology and prevention, management, medical issues, orthopedic problems, upper extremity management, rehabilitation, discharge and transition, habilitation, research and technological applications, and special considerations. Identified as the second in a projected series of symposia on the subject sponsored by Shriners Hospitals (though the series is not named). Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

888 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996