BookBenjamin A. Abramoff, Jing Wang, Christine Krull, editors.
Summary: 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:
Introduction
Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention of Spinal Cord Injury
Anatomy, Physiology and Imaging of the Spinal Cord
Assessment, Classification and Prognosis in Spinal Cord Injuries
Acute Evaluation and Management of Spinal Cord Injuries
Cardiovascular Issues in Spinal Cord Injury
Pulmonary changes After Spinal Cord Injury
Gastrointestinal Disorders in Spinal Cord Injury
Genitourinary Issues in Spinal Cord Injury
Sexuality and Reproductive Health after Spinal Cord Injury
Musculoskeletal Issues in Spinal Cord Injury
Neurological Complications of Spinal Cord Injury
Pressure Injuries
Pain and Spinal Cord Injury
Nutrition, Endocrine, and Immune Function
Psychological Disorders for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries
Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries
Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
System Based Practice and Ethical Considerations Related to Spinal Cord Injuries
Community Living with Spinal Cord Injuries.