TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Special Considerations in the Rehabilitation of Children With SCI A1 - Kuluz, John A1 - Kim, Heakyung A1 - Dixon, Denise A1 - Samdani, Amer A1 - Gonzalez-Brito, Manuel A1 - Mulcahey, M.J. A2 - Field-Fote, Edelle C. PY - 2009 T2 - Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation AB - OBJECTIVESAfter reading this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe how the epidemiology and pathophysiology of spinal cord injury (SCI) differ between children and adultsDescribe the medical sequelae of SCI in childrenDiscuss the management of spasticity in children with SCIDescribe the spinal column complications of SCI in childrenDescribe the psychological effects of SCI on children and their familiesDiscuss the management of the upper extremities in children with SCIDescribe the available orthotic options for standing and walking for children with SCIDiscuss the selection of wheelchairs for children with SCIDiscuss the challenges of discharge planning and school reentry after SCI in children SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157254273 ER -