Amount of Recovery Depends on Extent of the
    Spinal Cord Injury

    Few people are aware of the advances that have
    been made in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
    Damage to the spinal cord still cannot be reversed,
    and those who suffer complete paralysis will probably
    never return to the lives they had. However, medical
    advances have improved the recovery of people who
    have suffered partial spinal cord injuries.

    The majority of spinal cord injuries today are partial injuries, meaning that some messages can
    travel to and from your brain. New treatment options have allowed those suffering partial injuries to
    recover more feeling and movement than has ever been possible in the past.

    When the damage to the spinal cord is more severe, treatment, rehabilitation and physical therapy
    focuses on enabling those affected to return to an active and productive life within the limits of their
    motor functions. Medical researchers continue to work on new treatments and medications that
    may help to regenerate nerves or improve nerve functions. New prostheses and technology may
    also improve the lives of spinal cord injury victims.

    If another party is responsible for your spinal cord injury, filing a legal claim may help you secure
    financial compensation to pay for new treatments and technologies as they become available.

    Our Role:
     The U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center in Florida serves as a source of information about
    treatment facilities, doctors, rehabilitation and long-term care for people affected by a spinal cord
    injury. Our members serve as advisers and advocates who will help you obtain the best possible
    treatment so you can recover and live as full a life as possible.

    For More Information Contact Us Today

    For more information about treatment of SCI or to discuss your situation with a member, contact the
    U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center for a free consultation. We have offices in Jacksonville and
    Orlando, Florida.
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