OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF SPINAL CORD INJURY

     In this section you will find information on some of the complications that may occur following SCI: autonomic dysreflexia; deep venous thrombosis (DVT); heterotopic ossification (HO); hyperthermia and hypothermia; medication problems; pain; postural hypotension; and spasticity.

Autonomic Dysreflexia ( Hyperreflexia)

• Symptoms and causes
• Treatment
• Prevention

Deep  Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

Hyperthermia

Heterotopic Ossification (HO)/ Cyst

Medication Management

Pain

• Types of Pain
• Treatment measures

Postural (Orthostatic) Hypotension

Spasticity

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