As one of the three designated spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation centers in Hong Kong Hospital Authority, the SCI unit of Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for spinal cord injury patients in Hong Kong.
The professional team at the center is led by orthopedic specialists, and includes orthopedic and rehabilitation nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers, prosthetists and orthotists, clinical psychologists, speech therapists, and dietitians. Their goal is to help spinal cord injury patients improve their functions and achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes through comprehensive treatment and training. In addition, the team offers personalized bowel and bladder training, as well as wound and skin care for various spinal cord injury patients. They also emphasize the prevention and management of complications related to spinal cord injuries to ensure effective rehabilitation. Certainly, psychological and social support is an indispensable part of the rehabilitation process, and the team is dedicated to assisting patients and their families in overcoming challenges.
To further enhance rehabilitation outcomes, the center collaborates with the Physiotherapy Department to introduce advanced robotic rehabilitation technology, strengthening training for spinal cord injury patients and improving their body functions.