Demographic Profile Of Spinal Cord Injury (Sci) Patients Admitted To Tertiary Care Hospital Of Western Maharashtra
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Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) represents a significant health burden worldwide, with its prevalence influenced by factors such as age, gender, etiology, and neurological region of injury. This study aims to examine the demographic profile, causes, and functional outcomes of SCI patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Western Maharashtra.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using the medical records of 180 SCI patients admitted between 2018 and 2024. Data regarding age, gender, ASIA, neurological level and cause of injury were collected and analyzed. Statistical tests were used to assess the significance of various factors.
Results: The majority of SCI patients were young adults, with the 21-40 years age group accounting for 58.4% of cases. Male patients dominated the cohort, representing 88.9% of the total. Traumatic SCI, particularly due to road traffic accidents, was the leading cause (91.7%), with thoracic and cervical regions most frequently affected. The findings emphasize the importance of targeted rehabilitation for individuals with thoracic and cervical injuries. Non-traumatic SCI accounted for 8.3%, with conditions such as infections and degenerative diseases identified as contributing factors.
Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that SCI is predominantly a traumatic condition, affecting young males with significant implications for mobility and quality of life. Early intervention, prevention strategies, and gender-specific rehabilitation programs are crucial for improving outcomes. These findings underline the need for specialized rehabilitation centers and public health policies focused on injury prevention, particularly in high-risk groups such as young adults involved in road traffic accidents
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