# Blog Archives: Spinal Cord Injury - Page 1 | Open 24/7 ## [Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/understanding-spinal-cord-injuries/) Posted on: June 5, 2023. Category: [Spinal Cord Injury](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/spinal-cord-injury/) ![Spinal Cord Injury Basics for Nevada Residents](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/spinal-cord-injury-300x200.jpg) What is a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function or mobility. The spinal cord is a complex bundle of nerves that runs from the brain down through the back and connects to nerves throughout the body. When the spinal … ## [The Basics of Spinal Cord Injuries](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-basics-of-spinal-cord-injuries/) Posted on: June 20, 2011. Category: [Spinal Cord Injury](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/spinal-cord-injury/) ![Spinal Cord Injury Basics for Nevada Residents](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/spinal-cord-injury-300x200.jpg) Spinal Cord Injury Statistics According to statistics from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), about 11,000 people are hospitalized for spinal cord injuries (SCI) each year in the U.S. Usually, an SCI is caused by external trauma to the spine that damages the vertebrae, which, in turn, causes damage to the spinal cord tissue. … --- Source: https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/spinal-cord-injury/