Journal of neurotrauma
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Journal of neurotrauma · Feb 2014
The Burden of Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury among Adults in the United States: an Update.
The current incidence estimate of 40 traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) per million population/year in the United States (U. S.) is based on data from the 1990s. We sought to update the incidence and epidemiology of TSCI in U. ⋯ The incidence of TSCI is higher than previously reported with a progressive increase among older adults who also experience worse outcomes compared with younger adults. ED-related TSCI charges are also increasing. These updated national estimates support the development of customized prevention strategies based on age-specific risk factors.