Therefore, treatment for a spinal cord injury often begins at the accident scene.Įmergency personnel typically immobilize the spine as gently and quickly as possible using a rigid neck collar and a rigid carrying board, which they use during transport to the hospital. Urgent medical attention is critical to minimize the effects of head or neck trauma. In the meantime, spinal cord injury treatment focuses on preventing further injury and empowering people with a spinal cord injury to return to an active and productive life. But researchers are continually working on new treatments, including prostheses and medications, that might promote nerve cell regeneration or improve the function of the nerves that remain after a spinal cord injury. Unfortunately, there's no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord.
