Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury: A Review

A spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a devastating condition in children, with profound implications for their overall health and quality of life. In this review, we aim to provide a concise overview of the key aspects associated with SCIs in the pediatric population. Firstly, we discuss the etiology a...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Natalia S. C. Cunha, Anahita Malvea, Sarah Sadat, George M. Ibrahim, Michael G. Fehlings
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Subjects:	spinal cord injury spinal cord dysfunction traumatic spinal cord injury non-traumatic spinal cord injury rehabilitation neuroregeneration
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/9/1456

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