Abstract
An analysis of 300 new lesions admitted to the Spinal Injuries Centre, Conradie Hospital, Cape Town, which was officially opened in November 1963.
Statistics given relate to the following:
1. Mode of transport to the Centre.
2. Age and sex distribution.
3. Cause and frequency of spinal cord lesions.
4. Neurological classification—incidence and extent.
5. General nursing care.
6. Plastic repair of sores.
7. Incidence of automatic and autonomous bladders and treatment.
8. Orthopaedic procedures.
9. Tracheostomy.
10. Death rate.
11. Discharges.
12. Out-patient attendance.
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Key, A., Retief, P. Spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord 7, 243–249 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1969.39
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