Post traumatic stress disorder and spinal cord injuries

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was first recognised by psychiatric i nternational classification systems in 1980 and a wealth of research and tr eatment literature has developed since. This paper provides a review of PTS D and Spinal Cord Injuries. A brief history of the disorder is provided bef ore descriptions of the defining characteristics. assessment and differenti al diagnoses, The paper provides an overview of the incidence and prevalenc e of PTSD and risk factors within the general population, before considerin g both veteran and non-veteran research within spinal cord injuries. Pharma cological and psychological approaches to the treatment of PTSD are also di scussed. The review closes with recommendations for future research into th e prevalence and treatment of PTSD in spinal cord injuries.