Beginning at the base of the brain, the spinal cord is a bundle of nerves. The spinal column surrounds it, and it extends about 19 inches downward at the L1-L2 vertebral level. It is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses from the brain to nerves throughout the body. A spinal cord injury occurs when the vertebrae are fractured or dislocated. The
When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, their body can go into what is known as spinal shock. This is where the nervous system can not transmit signals. This affects your ability to move, it affects feeling below the injury, and it can affect various body functions. While spinal shock is normally a temporary condition, it can last for anywhere
Injury to the spinal column is one of the most debilitating, and it happens at an alarming rate of 17,000 victims every year. A damaged spinal column can result in the loss of motor capabilities and/or sensation in this type of injury. Such severe injuries bring pain not just to the wounded, but also to the victim’s family and friends
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