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Nontraumatic spinal cord injury, part 4, Degenerative disorders of the spine

  • Glynis Collis Pellat
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

Degeneration of the spine starts at a very early age but by late middle age it may start to cause pain and limit mobility. There are a number of degenerative conditions that may lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots which will require either conservative management or surgical intervention. However, there are risks as well as benefits to surgical treatment with little reliable research evidence to identify the most appropriate approach. The role of the nurse, within an interprofessional approach to the care and management of patients with neurological disturbance due to degenerative disease includes emotional support, physical support such as pain relief, co-ordination and information provision to enable patients to make informed choices regarding their treatment.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 588-593

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Volume 4, Issue 12)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/12/2008

Publication status

Published - 01/12/2008

ISSN

1747-0307

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/227178

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