Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月17日 · Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the spinal cord itself or to the bones that surround the spinal cord, known as the vertebrae. Injuries also may happen as a result of damage to the ligaments or disks of the spinal column.
Spinal Cord Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types - Cleveland Clinic
A spinal cord injury (SCI) happens when there’s damage to your spinal cord, a thick bundle of nerve fibers that allows your brain to communicate with other nerves almost everywhere else in your body. These injuries can range from minor and manageable to severe and permanent.
Spinal Cord Injury - National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain. SCI can be caused by direct injury to the spinal cord itself or from damage to the tissue and bones (vertebrae) that surround the spinal cord.
Spinal Cord Injury: Permanent Effects, Signs, Rehab - Verywell …
2023年6月24日 · A spinal cord injury is a serious type of injury that can cause paralysis of the arms, legs, or both, on one or both sides of the body. Traumatic accidents and falls may lead to spinal cord injury. Prompt emergency treatment and rehabilitation are crucial aspects of managing spinal cord injuries for optimal recovery.
Spinal cord injury - Wikipedia
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. It is a destructive neurological and pathological state that causes major motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunctions.
Spinal cord injury - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月17日 · Potential complications include stool or urine retention, respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, and the formation of deep vein blood clots. People with a spinal cord injury often are admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment. Or they may be transferred to a regional spine injury center.
Injuries of the Spinal Cord and Vertebrae
Most spinal cord injuries result from motor vehicle crashes, falls, assaults, and sports injuries. Symptoms, such as loss of sensation, loss of muscle strength, and loss of bowel, bladder, and sexual function, may be temporary or permanent.
Spinal cord injury - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年4月16日 · Most SCI cases are due to trauma, including falls, road traffic injuries or violence, and are thus preventable. People with SCI are at risk of developing debilitating and even life-threatening secondary conditions, which can cause premature mortality.
Spinal Cord Injury: Signs, Causes, and Prevention - Healthline
2018年9月17日 · A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord. It’s an extremely serious type of physical trauma that’s likely to have a lasting and significant impact on most aspects of daily life.
Spinal Cord Injury - MedlinePlus
2016年11月22日 · Spinal cord injuries disrupt signals between your brain and body. This can cause problems like weakness and paralysis. Read about treatment and rehab.