Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Hospital

The spinal cord is a tube of tissue that runs from your brain to your lower back.  It carries nerve signals from your brain to the rest of your body and back. Think of the spinal cord as a critical communication highway between the brain and body, which helps you feel sensations, move your body and keep breathing. 

Any damage to this vital communication highway (spinal cord) can affect your body’s movement or function. This kind of damage can happen in a spinal cord injury (SCI) due to accidents, falls, tumors, degenerative diseases (stenosis, arthritis), and/or vascular issues. If it happens, SCI requires immediate, specialized medical attention to stabilize the spine, prevent further damage, and manage complications. 

There is no known cure to completely reverse the damage of a chronic, severe SCI, but with the right specialist at a spinal trauma hospital like those at IBS hospitals, you can manage your symptoms effectively.

Spinal cord injury treatment at IBS Hospital Delhi comes with advanced technology, like the Cyberdyne HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton (for neuro-rehabilitation) and epidural stimulation (to improve motor/sensory functions). Our experts, like Dr. Dewaker Sharma (Senior Neurosurgeon, IBS Hospital, New Delhi), with 20 years of experience, offer a minimally invasive approach and holistic rehabilitation care for maximum recovery from SCI. Watch Yogesh Kumar’s recovery video from spinal injury and an inverted vertebra fracture here.

How Spinal Cord Injury Affects Your Daily Life

Experts at the best spinal trauma hospital, like IBS, say SCIs drastically alter daily life by causing paralysis, loss of sensation, and loss of bowel/bladder control, often requiring continuous care.

Here are the key aspects of your life affected by SCI:

1. Physical Impact

• Mobility loss
• Loss of bladder and bowel control
• Change in the sensations of touch, pain, and temperature
• Trouble breathing, coughing, or clearing lung secretions

2. Daily Tasks and Independence

• Difficulty in self-care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Reduced activity levels may lead to obesity, requiring a change in activity levels

3. Emotional and Mental Health

• People may experience grief, frustration, and a sense of lost identity
• Higher chances of anxiety and depression

4. Socioeconomic Impact

• Many face challenges returning to work or school
• Decreased social participation due to physical barriers and mobility issues

Thankfully, with comprehensive care, including treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation methods, these changes can be managed effectively.

Treatment of Paralysis & Other Complications Due to Spinal Injury

Multidisciplinary teams at spinal trauma hospitals like IBS focus on holistic care, starting with emergency care.

A. Acute Care

Here is the acute care that the doctor may recommend:

• Emergency care may involve immediate immobilization with neck collars and backboards. This helps prevent further damage.
• Spinal cord injury surgery like laminectomy or laminotomy, may be performed to eliminate bone fragments or foreign objects or to stabilize the spine.
• Medicines like corticosteroids may be used early on to decrease swelling and other drugs manage pain or lower the risk of blood clots.
• For severe injuries, mechanical ventilation or devices such as CPAP/BiPAP are used for better airway management.

B. Rehabilitation for Long-Term Care

Here is the long-term care that the  doctor may recommend:

• Physical Therapy

  • This involves activities to strengthen muscles, improve range of motion, and prevent muscle wasting.

• Cyberdyne HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb)

  • HAL facilitates natural walking patterns by activating the brain, spinal cord, and muscle coordination.

• Epidural Stimulation

  • This method uses an implanted device to deliver electrical currents to the lower spinal cord. The current bypass damaged neural pathways to restore voluntary movement and improve motor control.

• Occupational Therapy

  • Individuals learn techniques to perform daily activities and adapt to new mobility levels.

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

  • FES uses surface electrodes on the skin to stimulate muscles or nerves for movement.

• Assistive Technology

  • Professionals at IBS Hospital provide wheelchairs, braces (orthotics), and voice-controlled devices to improve independence.

Best Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Hospital | IBS

Established in the year 2011, IBS Hospital is known for the best paralysis and spinal injury treatment. Our treatment is focused on maximum recovery and helping our patients live an independent life.

We help decrease the following complications:

• Pressure Ulcers (or Bedsores/Pressure Injuries)
• Spasticity and Pain
• Bladder and Bowel Control Issues
• Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions

Looking for the best care for spinal cord injury?  

Contact IBS at +91 8929766796, 73 Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar 3, Delhi - 110024, India

FAQs

Q1: Can spinal cord injury be cured?
A: There is no cure for the damage that has occurred due to spinal cord injury. Thankfully, with advances in treatment, rehabilitation, and emerging therapies, further damage can be prevented, and symptoms can be better managed.

Q2: What happens if the spinal cord is damaged?
A: A damaged spinal cord disrupts communication between the brain and body, leading to loss of movement, sensation (touch, pain, temperature), and control over bladder/bowels. This further causes paralysis, weakness, numbness, spasms, chronic pain, and potentially breathing issues.

This content is medically reviewed by the IBS Hospital Team, a trusted healthcare provider in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions. All content is medically reviewed to ensure reliability and clinical accuracy.

This content is for informational use only. Contact your doctor for the right care.

By -Dr Aaksha Shukla | January 30, 2026 | 9 Min Read