The spinal cord is a vital communication link between the brain and the rest of the body. Therefore, spinal cord injury can cause loss of function in areas such as sensation and muscle control, because the link between the brain and the body has been damaged.
This section discusses the structure and functions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, as well as the effects of a spinal cord injury, and the complications and treatment options that may occur from the time of injury onwards.
The information is provided in an overview and then in more detail – both of which can be found by following the links in the index.
Nervous system
Causes of SCI
Effects of SCI
Management and complications
Information about how SCI affects other body systems e.g., the heart and blood circulation, can be found in the Medical section.
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