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How are spinal cord injuries treated?

Although complete damage to the spinal cord cannot be reversed, comprehensive treatment can help your child live a full life. While researchers continue to make progress in potential breakthroughs, Gillette focuses on helping children and teens develop strength, skills and confidence to achieve their highest levels of health, independence and happiness.

Kids and teens that have spinal cord injuries often need the following types of care.

Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating can help your child manage the day-to-day challenges that accompany a spinal cord injury. Your child's occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work with orthotics, prosthetics and seating specialists to help your child choose the right rehabilitative equipment to make sure they are as independent as possible. 

Depending on the level of injury, equipment might include:

 

Your child might try various pieces of equipment during their hospital stay to figure out which options best meet their needs.

Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care plays an important role in the health, independence and happiness of your child following a spinal cord injury. Gillette is the region’s top provider of full pediatric inpatient rehabilitation care. Your care team will include specialists in:

Spinal Cord Injury Services at Gillette Children's

Your child might receive care from providers in these specialties and services during the process of spinal cord injury recovery:

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