Causes and costs of spinal cord injury in the United States

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Using the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) database, analyzes the direct costs of spinal cord injury. Includes the costs of: hospitalization and medical care; attendant and in-home care; physician and outpatient services; equipment purchase, rental, and repair; supplies; medications; environmental modifications at work, home, and for vehicles; nursing home care; vocational rehabilitation services; and miscellaneous items. Provides summary of costs by cause of injury.

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