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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. each
year?

2. How many people are alive today in the U.S. with
SCI?

3. Has the incidence of SCI changed in recent years?

4. What are the Leading causes of SCI?

5. How frequently do persons with SCI return to work?


6. What is the life expectancy for someone with
paraplegia or tetraplegia (quadriplegia)?

8. How many people are injured each year at a
particular neurologic level?

10. What are the usual demographics of people who
get SCI?

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