Cleveland spine and injury

Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Andrew is an expert in performing lumbar fusion surgery, herniated disc surgery, and cerebrospinal fluid CSF shunt procedures. His clinical and research interests focus on the biology and treatment of tumors of the spine and brain. He has authored over publications in peer-reviewed journals and many editorials, reviews, and book chapters, made more than invited presentations.

Reviews Play Video. Patients receive optimal care for every stage of the recovery journey, and have access to specialized brain injury and spinal cord injury programs. Its functional electrical stimulation program allows MetroHealth to maximize neurological function. Each patient receives a customized treatment plan that is continually re-evaluated. Family involvement is of primary importance, and patient questions are welcomed and encouraged.

Home to a wide range of clinical trials, MetroHeath prides itself on consistently getting results that are significantly better than the national average. Spinal cord injuries are traumatic for patients and their families. They cause disruptive changes to every aspect of your life and there is a lot of new information to navigate and understand. Continuing Stay Criteria for acute rehabilitation include: The patient must remain medically stable.

The person participating in rehab remains willing to participate in the acute rehab process. The person continues to show progress toward their long term acute rehab goals. Discharge Criteria: The individual has met the goals established on admission or during the course of rehabilitation. The individual has reached maximum potential benefits for rehabilitation.

The patient is unwilling or unable to participate in the rehabilitation program. Patients unable to attend therapy for three consecutive days due to medical complications will be considered for discharge back to acute SCI medical service. The patient experienced a significant medical, surgical, or psychological problem, which requires acute medical care or another service.

The Cleveland VA SCSC reserves the right to discharge individuals who violate organizational policies and procedures or who decline to participate in the agreed-upon plan of care. The individual requests to be discharged from the program.

Needs 24 hour rehabilitative nursing care. The person has the capability to participate in an individualized rehab program with increased intensity comprised of up to three hours of therapy per day, five days per week. The patient is medically stable and free of communicable diseases requiring isolation. SCI Patients requiring acute rehab to restore function after prolonged debilitating medical course. Inpatient Inpatient Unit with 32 beds provides medical and rehabilitation services 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Enrolling and funding for college or a training program. Learning basic computer and Internet skills. Finding a job or volunteer opportunity. Understanding how working may impact VA, governement and employer benefits. Understanding employment-related rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Understanding how to request workplace accommodations. Vocational Rehabilitation Schedule All classes are held Thursdays at p.

Using telehealth as a real-time technology to connect the Cleveland VA Medical Center to the sites and in some cases directly to the Veteran's home, VA provides a variety of services, including: Spinal Cord Injury and Education.

Rehabilitation Psychological support. Spiritual support. Primary care visits. Support groups offered: Women's Group - This is a bi-monthly peer support group for women with disabilities attended by female Veterans from all over Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania by phone, video, or in person.

It meets twice a month via a toll free call-in line. If you are interested in joining this group, please call SCI Psychology at , ext. Support Group - Meets on Wednesday from 3 p. It is open to both inpatient and outpatients. If you are interested in being a aprt of this group, please contact SCI Coordinator at , ext. Weekly Patient Education - This series takes place every Thursday afternoon from 3 p. The focus of this education series is to provide basic information that everyone with a spinal cord injury should know.

All Veterans with SCI and their caregivers are welcome.