《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (9): 1039-1042.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.09.009

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Advance in Nutritional Problems and Intervention after Spinal Cord Injury (review)

ZHANG Li-he1, HONG Yi1,2, WANG Fang-yong1,2   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China;
    2. Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2018-06-04 Revised:2018-07-19 Published:2018-09-20 Online:2018-09-27
  • Contact: HONG Yi. E-mail: hongyihhyy@163.com

Abstract: Changes in metabolism after spinal cord injury cause many nutritional problems, leading to an increased incidence of dyslipidemia, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Unreasonable diet structure will promote the occurrence of metabolic abnormalities, induce secondary lesions, and increase mortality in patients with spinal cord injury at early stage. A comprehensive intervention including exercise, diet and dietary supplements is needed .

Key words: spinal cord injury, nutrition, exercise, intervention, review

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