Neurological evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation at Raj Hospital, Ranchi.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) involves acute damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. Raj Hospital's emergency department offers immediate Spinal Cord Injury treatment in Ranchi, leveraging neurosurgical interventions and robust, exhaustive rehabilitation.
Recognizing symptoms early leads to better outcomes. Look out for:
Accurate diagnosis is crucial. We use standard neurological tests and imaging to help reach an accurate diagnosis.
Pinpoints the exact location of severe spinal cord compression or bleeding within hours of injury.
A rapid check for severe bone fractures or massive abnormalities crushing the spinal cord.
Immediate surgical removal of bone fragments, foreign objects, or herniated discs severely compressing the spine.
Given rapidly (within hours) to reduce dangerous swelling and potentially enhance nerve recovery.
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Common questions about Spinal Cord Injury treatments at Raj Hospital
The first few hours after severe trauma are vital. If a spinal injury is suspected, do not move the person unnecessarily and call 108. Keeping the spine immobilised and getting rapid specialist care can help limit secondary damage to the spinal cord and improve the chances of recovery.
In a complete spinal cord injury, recovery below the level of injury is usually very limited. People with incomplete injuries often regain some function with rehabilitation over months, although the extent varies from person to person.
It consistently includes daily rigorous active physical therapies safely targeting core muscle strength, robust joint flexibility, and adaptive strategies for managing optimal long-term independence.
Currently, stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury remains experimental and is not an approved standard treatment; it should only be considered within a regulated clinical trial.
Spinal injuries consistently disrupt the essential communication between the brain and the bladder, requiring specific urological management.
Get in touch with our Spinal Cord Injury specialists