The complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) extend far beyond the more obvious loss of physical functions – motor, sensory and autonomic. There are many physical, psychological and socioeconomic complications. Chronic complications are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality and result in frequent hospitalizations.
Epidural stimulator mapping is a technique, currently being pioneered commercially by Verita Neuro. The process enables epidural stimulation, a therapy traditionally used for chronic pain management, to become a revolutionary treatment for spinal cord injury (SCI).
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction is among the leading problems in patients suffering from both complete and incomplete spinal cord injury. It results in impairments in storage and voiding capacity and results in frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in this group of patients.
The correlation between successful recovery from spinal cord injury and age is noticeable, with younger patients tending to achieve better results. The reasons for this however are varied, with both statistics and general health playing key factors.