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What is Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord. The most common types of SCI include contusion (bruising of the spinal cord) and compression (caused by pressure on the spinal cord). Other types of injuries include lacerations (severing or tearing of some nerve fibers, such as damage caused by a gun shot wound), and central cord syndrome (specific damage to the corticospinal tracts of the cervical region of the spinal cord). Severe SCI often causes paralysis (loss of control over voluntary movement and muscles of the body) and loss of sensation and reflex function below the point of injury, including autonomic activity such as breathing and other activities such as bowel and bladder control. Other symptoms such as pain or sensitivity to stimuli, muscle spasms, and sexual dysfunction may develop over time. SCI patients are also prone to develop secondary medical problems, such as bladder infections, lung infections, and bed sores.
Essential Links: Spinal Cord Injury Treatment A serious injury can be detrimental to your health and your lifestyle. It can also affect relationships with loved ones. If you have suffered from a serious spinal cord injury resulting from the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free review of your claim, please completely fill out the form below and submit your case to a Boston personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will review your form pursuant to the site terms and conditions. A serious injury can be detrimental to your health and your lifestyle. It can also affect relationships with loved ones. If you have suffered from a serious spinal cord injury resulting from the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free review of your claim, please completely fill out the form below and submit your case to a Boston personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will review your form pursuant to the site terms and conditions.
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