Burke D C
Aust Fam Physician. 1981 Jan;10(1):27-30.
The management of patients with traumatic paraplegia and tetraplegia has improved markedly in recent years. Survival now approaches the normal life expectancy, due to modern intensive care and understanding of potential complications of the spinal paralysis. Rehabilitation techniques lead to excellent physical and psychological adjustment, and community-based follow up with cooperation from the specialized spinal units has ensured continued good care after discharge.
近年来，创伤性截瘫和四肢瘫患者的治疗有了显著改善。由于现代重症监护以及对脊髓麻痹潜在并发症的认识，现在患者的生存率接近正常预期寿命。康复技术能带来极佳的身体和心理调适，并且在专业脊髓治疗单位的合作下进行的社区随访确保了患者出院后能持续得到良好护理。
