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spinal cord injuries  

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  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) is most commonly caused by traumatic forces that compress or fracture vertebrae, which can release fragments that tear into spinal cord tissues. Nontraumatic injuries can also occur from diseases, such as cancer and arthritis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Spinal Cord Injuries]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-F31PCXG6-T

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