Spinal Cord Injury Related Pain: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Life Care Considerations

The impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) is devastating and insidious, affecting every aspect of life; physical, medical, emotional and vocational. This article reviews relevant literature, discusses the author’s experiences with patients, and summarizes available data. Suggestions for life care planning considerations are also offered as well as excerpts from an actual life care plan developed for a female client with SCI and chronic pain