Spinal injury: assessment and initial management

Can you tell me more about the scans?

How long will it take to get the results of the scans?

Will I need to have an operation? If so, how will it help me? How long will it take to recover?

Will I need to be referred to another hospital?

What happens next?

Can you tell me more about spinal injury?

Are there any support organisations in my local area?

Can you provide any information for my family/carers?

What can I do to help myself?

Will I need to take any medication?

Will I need to use a wheelchair?

What can I/we do to help and support the person with spinal injury?

Is there any additional support that I/we as carer(s) might benefit from or be entitled to?

Is there any information you need from me or that I can get for you?