Pediatric spinal cord injury: a review by organ system

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015 Feb;26(1):109-32. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2014.09.002.

Abstract

In this article, an overview is provided of pediatric spinal cord injury, organized by effects of this injury on various organ systems. Specific management differences between children and adults with spinal cord injury are highlighted. A detailed management approach is offered for particularly complex topics, such as spasticity and upper extremity reconstruction.

Keywords: Autonomic dysreflexia; Neurogenic bladder; Neurogenic bowel; Pediatric spinal cord injury; Phrenic pacer; Spasticity; Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality; Temperature regulation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia / etiology
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia / physiopathology
  • Body Temperature Regulation
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hip Dislocation / etiology
  • Humans
  • Muscle Spasticity / therapy*
  • Nerve Transfer
  • Neurogenic Bowel / rehabilitation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / etiology
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / therapy
  • Scoliosis / etiology
  • Scoliosis / therapy
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / epidemiology
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Tendon Transfer
  • Upper Extremity / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / rehabilitation
  • Urinary Incontinence / rehabilitation