Main description:

This text serves as a high-yield review of spinal cord injury medicine in a multiple choice question-based format. The content covered reflects key topics relevant to clinical practice and subspecialty certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine examination. The 22 chapters are arranged topically to address the full scope of information relevant to the field of spinal cord injury medicine. Included with each question is a corresponding in-depth explanation, as well as pertinent references to supporting literature. The questions and educational explanations are written by leading experts in the field of spinal cord injury medicine and are designed to be board-relevant in both content and style. This question bank should be of use to anyone wishing to test and expand their knowledge of spinal cord injury medicine, including therapists, medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians of any specialty.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention of Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 3: Anatomy, Physiology and Imaging of the Spinal Cord

Chapter 4: Assessment, Classification and Prognosis in Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter 5: Acute Evaluation and Management of Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter 6: Cardiovascular Issues in Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 7: Pulmonary changes After Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Disorders in Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 9: Genitourinary Issues in Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 10: Sexuality and Reproductive Health after Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Issues in Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 12: Neurological Complications of Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 13: Pressure Injuries

Chapter 14: Pain and Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 15: Nutrition, Endocrine, and Immune Function

Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter 17: Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter 18: Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 19: Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 20: System Based Practice and Ethical Considerations Related to Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter 21: Community Living with Spinal Cord Injuries