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Treatment
Immediate treatment of spinal cord injuries includes bracing the bony spine to keep it from moving and further injuring the spinal cord. Steroids and other medications may be used to lessen damage to nerves and adjacent tissue.
Recovery and rehabilitation usually begins in the acute care hospital setting. Depending on the cause and extent of the condition, this involves:
- Medications
- Surgery
- Intensive physical therapy
- Counseling
During this time, patients are fitted for mobility aids, often including wheelchairs. For most people, the majority of recovery happens within the first year.