Category Archives: Spinal Cord Injury
What’s The Difference Between A Complete And Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries are one of the leading types of injuries suffered by people involved in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accidents. A spinal cord injury may cause paralysis in most of the body and leave the injured party disabled for the rest of their life. Suffering a… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries Decreasing with Young, Increasing with Older Population
A new study published by an associate professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has found that the number of spinal cord injuries is decreasing among the younger generation but increasing among older Americans. This type of injury is often catastrophic and can lead to permanent consequences. Spinal cord injuries can result in paralysis,… Read More »
Teen Graduates After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury
A college senior who spent three weeks in a coma following a car accident proudly walked across the stage last week to receive her high school diploma. Caytie Gascoigne, 17, was driving her car to her after school job in December when she was hit head-on by an SUV that left her with severe… Read More »
Paralyzed Golfer Plays Again
D.J. Adcock, 22, lives in Joelton and has been a scratch golfer for years. Last year, he was captain of the Martin Methodist golf team before he had a tragic accident. In September, D.J. fell fifteen feet from a tree stand while he was deer hunting and suffered from a spinal cord injury. After… Read More »
Two Boys Hospitalized after Sledding Accidents
Last week, a seven-year-old boy was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he was involved in a sledding accident. According to the police, the accident involved a sled that was attached to an ATV in Cedar Hill when the boy was thrown from the sled at a high rate of speed. It was… Read More »
Tennessee Department of Health Announces Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
Every year, around 8,000 people living in Tennessee are hospitalized for brain injuries. These accidents result in physical, mental, and financial impacts that can cause lasting distress for the victims and their families. In order to discuss the issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI), medical and health professionals across the state will gather in… Read More »
Vanderbilt University and Others Developing Technology for Spinal Cord Injuries
One of the most famous people to have suffered a spinal cord injury was Superman himself, Christopher Reeve. While he may have passed over ten years ago and a “cure” for paralysis remains far from reality, institutions like Vanderbilt University and others are developing technology that can aid in restoring mobility in addition to… Read More »
