Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury

Penetrating spinal cord injury (SCI) is a relatively rare entity affecting mainly young males and military personnel worldwide. These injuries are the source of permanent disabilities to the affected patient and family and have substantial social and economic concerns. This chapter is an overview of...

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Main Authors: Kramer, Moti M. (Author), Acker, Asaf (Author), Ohana, Nissim (Author)
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Published: IntechOpen, 2018-06-13.
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