What is non-traumatic SCI?

Author: Dominik Zbogar, Kelsey Zhao | Reviewer: Peter New | Published: 17 September 2024 | Updated: ~

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can have traumatic or non-traumatic causes. Traumatic SCIs are caused by external forces in events such as car accidents and falls. Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries (NTSCI) occur without an external physical force and are typically caused by an underlying health condition.