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Injuries of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord

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Permanent paralysis as a result of accidental spinal injury during the prime of life is one of the most devastating occurrences which may befall a human being. In addition to its tragic effect on the patient, the resultant physical, psychologic, and financial burden severely taxes the resources of the family and the community. Spinal injuries result from accidents that are largely preventable and efforts to reduce their frequency and severity should be unremitting.

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  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N. Y., USA

    Emanuel H. Feiring M.D. (Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, Attending Neurosurgeon) (Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, Attending Neurosurgeon)

  2. Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, N. Y., USA

    Emanuel H. Feiring M.D. (Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, Attending Neurosurgeon) (Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, Attending Neurosurgeon)

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Yashon, D., White, R.J. (1974). Injuries of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord. In: Feiring, E.H. (eds) Brock’s Injuries of the Brain and Spinal Cord and Their Coverings. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-39966-8_22

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