Thursday, December 5, 2013

Assessing autonomic nerve functions in patients with spinal cord injury

Assessing autonomic nerve functions in patients with spinal cord injury
Neurology News & Neuroscience News from Medical News Today

Neurological functions following spinal cord injury have generally been assessed using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale. However, the scale primarily evaluates motor function, and little attention has been given to autonomic nerve functions, such as defecation, sweating or skin response.

Original Article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269643.php

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