Incidence and causes of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury in Salzburg, Austria: a multi-center hospital network–based study

SCI incidence in Salzburg (9.7/100,000) was higher than earlier Austrian estimates due to inclusion of non-traumatic cases, which comprised over 80% of all SCIs. Falls and degenerative/inflammatory conditions were major contributors. Preventive strategies should address both traumatic and non-traumatic causes, and a prospective national registry is warranted.