Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to spinal cord injury:

1. What is the extent of damage caused by my spinal cord injury?
   
   
2. Do I have any underlying medical condition that is responsible for my injury?
   
   
3. Is this damage likely to be temporary or permanent?
   
   
4. What are my treatment options?
   
   
5. What are the risks of these treatments?
   
   
6. Will I require surgery?
   
   
7. How long will I be required to stay in the hospital?
   
   
8. Can you estimate a length of time necessary for recovery?
   
   
9. Where can I find information about support groups for those with spinal cord injuries?
   
   
10. Where can I learn more about installing devices that can help me with day-to-day activities?