Thoracic Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury is organized by Nebraska Methodist College (NMC).
Release Date: 9/22/21
Expiration Date: 9/22/24
Description:
The purpose of this program is to educate healthcare professionals on the unique needs of each individual who has sustained a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries affect close to 18,000 individuals every year. These injuries can present themselves very differently based on their mechanism, level, and severity. This presentation will address the variety of abilities and needs of the individual with a thoracic spinal cord injury.
Program Objectives:
• Understand the basic terminology behind classifying a spinal cord injury
• Describe expected prognosis due to injury level and trend in progress
• Recognize the impact of spinal cord injury on annual and lifetime costs, return to work, and marriage