Neuroscience of Spinal Cord Injury

Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury will better readers’ understanding of the complexities of diagnosis and management of spinal cord injuries. Featuring chapters on drug delivery, exercise, and rehabilitation, this volume discusses in detail the impact early diagnosis and effective management has on the long-term prognosis of these injuries and the lives of those effected. This book has applicability for neuroscientists, neurologists, clinicians, and anyone working to better understand these injuries. Spinal injury affects about 10 million people annually worldwide, impacting on the family unit and causes lifelong disabilities, with varied symptoms including paresthesia, spasticity, loss of motor control, and often severe pain. Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury will better readers’ understanding of the cellular, molecular, physiological, metabolic, behavioral and psychological effects of spinal cord injury. Featuring chapters on neuroinflammation, metabolic effects, and behavior, this volume discusses in detail the impact of these injuries on neurological systems to better understand underlying pathways. This book has applicability for neuroscientists, neurologists, clinicians, and anyone working to better understand these injuries. Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: Covers both the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord injury Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary, and summary points to aid in understanding Features chapters on epidemiology and pain Includes MRI usage, biomarkers, and stem cell and gene therapy for management of spinal cord injury Discusses pain reduction, drug delivery, and rehabilitation Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury: Summarizes the neuroscience of spinal cord injury, including cellular and molecular biology Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary, and summary points to aid in understanding Features chapters on signaling and hormonal events Includes plasticity and gene expression Examines health and stress behaviors after spinal cord injury