Care of spinal cord in the armed forces of India

Paraplegia. 1975 May;13(1):25-8. doi: 10.1038/sc.1975.5.

Abstract

Development of Spinal Cord Injuries Centre in the Armed Forces of India has been discussed. Starting from a 30-bedded unit in 1965 we have now a 100-bedded spinal cord injury centre, a major rehabilitation centre managed by trained medical staff for these patients. A 25-bedded paraplegic home for ex-servicemen has been recently built with modern facilities and amenities. Medical rehabilitation and vocational services are now available to paraplegics in a radius of one kilometre at this centre.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • India
  • Military Medicine*
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Paraplegia / etiology
  • Paraplegia / rehabilitation
  • Paraplegia / therapy
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation*