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Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC is a chiropractor in #a Torrance, CA specializing in chiropractic. He graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC is affiliated with Providence, Astrana Health, DEAN H CUMMINGS and Allied Pacific IPA.
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He is certified by the CALIFORNIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Board Certification: CALIFORNIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Licensed In: California
Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dean Huntley Cummings, DC from all over the web to help you find the right in #a Torrance, CA.
Dr. Dean Cummings specializes in chiropractic. These areas are among Dr. Cummings's clinical interests: back injury, spinal cord injury, and muscle injury. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. His average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna.
