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16
Feb

Member Spotlight: Greg Johnson

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In a split second my life changed. Just like that I was waiting for an ambulance. The whole time wondering why I couldn’t move anything below my neck. Nine hours later I was out of surgery that repaired my 3rd-5th vertebrae in my neck, needing rods on both sides of my neck. I thank God for those surgeons everyday and couldn’t imagine where I’d be without the staff and doctors at MetroHealth. The rehab doctors were always so encouraging and intelligent that it prepared me mentally for this new life. 

02
Feb

SCI Medical Home Clinic

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The central piece of the new SCI Medical Home is an interdisciplinary annual clinic focused on preventative care occurring on Tuesday afternoons at the 3 North clinic of Old Brooklyn Campus of MetroHealth. Please note that the term “Home” suggests that this clinic is the center or starting point for most or all of your medical needs. Providers will not be going to patient homes. However, in one visit, patients will have the opportunity to see multiple providers, talk with researchers, and complete most recommended blood tests, vaccinations, and x-rays.

26
Jan

Early Testing of Arm and Hand Paralysis May Help Guide Treatment

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Dr. Kim Anderson Arm and hand function is important to people living with cervical spinal injuries. There are many research efforts underway to develop new treatments to restore arm and hand function. There are some surgical options already available to improve arm and hand function, but some have a limited time window during which they […]

19
Jan

StrongWheeled Together Conference Recap

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Megan Hammond Nechols United Spinal’s #StrongWheeled Together campaign is fueled by people power: when our members and partners join forces, we are unstoppable! The campaign showcases the strength of our community when it comes together to achieve goals, demonstrates how United Spinal’s resources and support empower us to live the lives we choose, and raises […]

12
Jan

The role of administering intravenous Zoledronic acid for the prevention of bone loss given in the first 21 days following  SCI

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by Dr. Christina Oleson The August edition of Spinal Cord, a leading journal in the publication of spinal cord injury research, features an article by Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Christina Oleson MD on the role of administering intravenous Zoledronic acid for the prevention of bone loss given in the first 21 days following  […]

29
Dec

MSKTC Resource: Aging After SCI

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The Model System Knowledge and Translation Center (MSKTC) is a national center that helps facilitate the knowledge translation process to make research meaningful to those with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Burn Injury. This library is home to factsheets, podcasts, videos, and comics to describe different areas affected by spinal cord injury. People […]