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.
Herniated Disc in an Accident
If you have been in a car accident and are experiencing pain in your lower back, you might have a herniated disc, which could lead to months of debilitating pain. The pain might even radiate down your leg, making everyday activities such as driving difficult or impossible to perform. A herniated disc can be caused…
Types of Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries occur when there is trauma to the spinal cord. A severed spinal cord results in permanent paralysis; however, the spinal cord does not have to be severed for the injuries to result in a loss of movement or sensation. In most injuries, the spinal cord remains intact, however, it may be damaged…
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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