Spinal Injury Treatment in Aligarh-
Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh

Providing expert care and rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries

Providing expert care and rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries

Spinal injury involves damage to your spinal cord that can result in excruciating pain with a negative impact on your quality of life. With Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh’s expertise in diseases and conditions involving the spinal cord, you no longer have to suffer! You deserve to live a pain-free life. We are a one-stop solution to your spinal cord-related disorders and injuries with cutting edge technology and comprehensive care offered by Dr. Singh. From routine screenings to high-tech diagnostic tools and machinery, our skilled neurologist, Dr. Singh, ensures accurate results with excellent patient compliance and satisfaction.

Do not silently suffer! Call us and schedule an appointment today for further queries and evaluation.

What is Spinal Injury?

Any injury or damage to your spinal cord is known as a spinal injury. The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerve fibers that helps your brain communicate with other nerves anywhere in your body. Your spinal cord connects to your spinal nerves and is an important central nervous system component. Any injury to the spinal cord will disrupt this connection, causing blockages in signal transmission from the brain to other parts of the body.

Types of Spinal Injury

Spinal injuries are classified based on the loss of function and the severity of the impact.

By Loss of Function:

By Severity:

What Causes Spinal Injury?

Spinal injury can happen for many reasons, some of them have been listed below:

  • Motor vehicle crashes
  • Falls
  • Accidents
  • Sports-related injury
  • Violence or abuse
  • Medical conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.
  • Infections
  • Spine tumors
  • Cysts within the spinal canal
  • Autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis
  • Congenital spinal conditions like hereditary spastic paraplegia
  • Ischemia (lack of blood flow to the spinal cord)

What Are The Symptoms of Spinal Injury?

Spinal cord injuries can present with the following symptoms:

Immediate Symptoms

  • Pain or intense stinging sensation at the site of injury
  • Loss of movement
  • Change or complete loss of sensation (inability to feel heat, cold, and touch)
  • Poor or loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Muscular spasms (spasticity)
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Breathing difficulty

Long-term Symptoms

  • Extreme back pain
  • Intense pressure in the neck, head, or back
  • Loss of control or poor coordination in any body part
  • Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
  • Hypotension ( low blood pressure)
  • Numbness, with a tingling sensation in the hands, fingers, feet, or toes (pins-and-needles-like sensation called paresthesia)
  • Trouble with balance and walking
  • A twisted neck or back

How is a Spinal Injury Diagnosed?

Dr. Singh provides a comprehensive diagnostic approach through the following:

A Physical Exam

Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and record your medical history.

A neurological Exam

Your doctor will check the specific abilities of your nervous system by checking the sensations and reflexes.

Imaging Tests

These include CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for detailed images of bones, soft tissues, and nerves.

Diagnostic Tests

These include nerve conduction tests and electromyography to measure the electrical signals.

How is Spinal Injury Treated?

Treatment of a spinal injury often involves methods adopted to address the injury directly. Options include:

Surgery

Acute care post-injury helps to relieve pressure on your spinal cord and repair damage related to the injury compressing your spinal cord.

Medications

Steroids help reduce swelling and inflammation around the spinal cord caused by the injury.

Supportive Devices

Splints, halos, and braces are useful devices that hold you in place and immobilize for better healing.

Rehabilitation Therapy

Occupational or physical therapy to help build strength and cope with how to manage the injury.

Speech therapy helps with breathing and swallowing challenges.

Psychological Support

Support groups are available to help you cope with spinal injuries to manage anxiety and depression post-injury.

Elevate Your Quality of Life with Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh's Expert Spine Care in Aligarh

Experience expert care by Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh in Aligarh for spine-related conditions and injuries to improve your quality of life. Dr. Singh offers top-notch diagnostic and treatment services prioritizing your health and well-being. Schedule your appointment today for accurate and timely medical care.

FAQs

Yes, you can prevent spinal injuries by using safety equipments, driving cautiously, preventing falls when possible, avoiding misuse of prescription medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol etc

The following factors can increase your risk of spinal injuries:

  • Being a male
  • Being in the age group of 16 to 30 years
  • Being 65 and older
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Engaging in risky activities
  • Having certain medical conditions such as osteoporosis

Yes, a spinal injury can hurt your psychological well-being, causing anxiety, mood swings, depression, and panic attacks.

No, spinal injuries do not heal naturally and require prompt treatment. This is because adult nerve cells cannot regrow after damage.

Spinal injuries are not completely curable since the nerve damage cannot be reversed. However, certain treatment options can help manage the symptoms and prevent permanent damage.