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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.
Spinal injuries are classified based on the loss of function and the severity of the impact.
Spinal injury can happen for many reasons, some of them have been listed below:
Spinal cord injuries can present with the following symptoms:
Dr. Singh provides a comprehensive diagnostic approach through the following:
Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and record your medical history.
Your doctor will check the specific abilities of your nervous system by checking the sensations and reflexes.
These include CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for detailed images of bones, soft tissues, and nerves.
These include nerve conduction tests and electromyography to measure the electrical signals.
Treatment of a spinal injury often involves methods adopted to address the injury directly. Options include:
Acute care post-injury helps to relieve pressure on your spinal cord and repair damage related to the injury compressing your spinal cord.
Steroids help reduce swelling and inflammation around the spinal cord caused by the injury.
Splints, halos, and braces are useful devices that hold you in place and immobilize for better healing.
Occupational or physical therapy to help build strength and cope with how to manage the injury.
Speech therapy helps with breathing and swallowing challenges.
Support groups are available to help you cope with spinal injuries to manage anxiety and depression post-injury.
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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:
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.