What are the Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries can result from a variety of causes. This article explores the causes of spinal cord injuries and their affects on the victims of this debilitating condition.
After The Accident | Catastrophic Injury | Long Term Disability | Paralysis: Paraplegia and Quadriplegia | Recovery | Spinal Cord Injuries
Paraplegia and Tetraplegia (Quadriplegia) – How family members can help
Paraplegia and Tetraplegia (also called Quadriplegia) are two severe forms of paralysis that can result from a Spinal Cord Injury. Paraplegia consists of paralysis from the waist down (loss of sensation and movement in the legs), which is usually caused by an injury to the lower back. Tetraplegia is paralysis from the neck down (including arms, legs and the torso), which results from an injury to the neck.
The 3 Types of Nerve Damage
When you suffer a personal injury in an accident you may sustain nerve damage. Nerve damage can be as simple as mild compression or stretching of the nerve, or as serious as tearing or severance of the nerve. No matter how the nerve damage is sustained, it should be treated immediately to avoid long-term complications…
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