Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI), then take the first step towards recovery by visiting PALLADION. Spinal cord injury is an enemy that leaves us traumatised. However, life goes on even after a battle. Together, we will claim this life for you. In preparing a personalised rehabilitation programme, we consider the following: The patient’s history Their lifestyle and daily living needs Their psychological state Any form of special conditions that may arise during or after the treatment The PALLADION team is, right from the start, an ally for the person who has suffered a spinal cord injury, while aiming at improving their functionality. 8 questions about spinal cord injury 01. What is a spinal cord injury? Spinal cord injury is damage caused to the nerves of the spinal cord. Spinal cord is part of the neural system, which starts from the basis of the brain and extends down to your waist. 02. How is spinal cord injury caused? A trauma in the spinal cord (e.g. due to road accident) is the most common cause of spinal cord injury. There are diseases that may increase the possibility of such an injury. Following a fall that has caused spinal cord injury, medical examination is required to identify potential damage. 03. What are the diseases that increase the possibility of spinal cord injury? People suffering from osteoporosis are at increased risk and must, therefore, be very careful. Normally, this is the case of people aged 60-80 years. 04. What are the problems caused by spinal cord injury? The nerves are something like the messengers in our body: they transmit messages from the brain to the rest of the body, so that we can move, feel, etc. Therefore, if they are injured, they cannot receive and send these messages. This means that some functions regulated by the brain cannot be performed. 05. What are the forms of spinal cord injury? An injury may be complete or incomplete. Injuries are also divided into tetraplegia (paralysis and reduced sensation in the hands and feet) and paraplegia (paralysis and reduced sensation only in the feet). 06. What are the symptoms of the disease? Acute pain or a sense of pressure in the neck or the back are the first symptoms. If you feel tingling or lose sensation in your hands, feet, fingers or toes, you should also undergo medical examination. You may also have trouble moving parts of your body. Any bladder or bowel problem should alarm you. If you feel pressure in the chest and pain, as well as if you have difficulty breathing following an injury, you must see a doctor. 07. At what risk is a person suffering from spinal cord injury? A patient with spinal cord injury faces functional problems that aggravate their quality of life. For that reason, medical care should be provided to ensure quality life for the patients. 08. What cutting-edge medical practices are implemented at PALLADION? We, at PALLADION, know the effects that spinal code injury may have on your life. For that reason, we use innovative methods to keep the respiratory system at the best possible condition, strengthen the muscular system, ensure maximum functionality and your full return to social life, your family and work environment. DOWNLOAD PDF