Matthias Linke – Care for the Spinal Cord Injured Patient

Objectives:

• Outline the demographics of spinal cord injury including age, gender, cause of injury, and degree of injury
• Illustrate common illnesses and diseases only seen in a spinal cord injured patient
• Share the treatment of chronic conditions seen in spinal cord injured patients

Dr. Linke has no disclosures. 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

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