Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Anatomy, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>What is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?<\/strong><\/h2>Spinal cord injuries (SCI) pertain to damage in any part of the nerves that run down the center of your back.\u00a0 Injuries to the nerves that run throughout the spinal canal can result in permanent changes in sensation, strength, and contribute to impaired body functions below the site of the injury.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>Anatomy of Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a sudden, traumatic impact to the spine that fractures or dislocates the vertebrae.\u00a0 Displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into the spinal cord tissue.\u00a0 Fractures within the vertebrae can also compress the nerves and destroy axons of the nerve cell making it impossible to carry signals up and down the spinal cord.\u00a0 Some injuries can result in full recovery while others may have complete paralysis. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>- Difficulty walking<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Loss of control of the bladder or bowels<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Loss of movement in the arms or legs<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Increased numbness or tingling in the extremities<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Unconsciousness<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- \u982d\u75db<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Pain or stiffness in the neck area<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Signs of shock<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol>
Causes of a Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>- Sudden trauma<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Head injuries during physical activity<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Accidental falls<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Post surgery complications<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- \u8eab\u9ad4\u529b\u5b78\u4e0d\u7576<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- \u59ff\u52e2\u4e0d\u826f<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Diving accidents<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol>
Risk Factors for a Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>- Males<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Between the ages of 16-30, or older than 65<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Engaging in risky behavior involving water or vehicle sports<\/span><\/span><\/li>
- Bone or joint disorders such as arthritis or osteoporosis<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol>
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Spinal cord injuries (SCI) pertain to damage in any part of the nerves that run down the center of your back.\u00a0 Injuries to the nerves that run throughout the spinal canal can result in permanent changes in sensation, strength, and contribute to impaired body functions below the site of the injury.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p> Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a sudden, traumatic impact to the spine that fractures or dislocates the vertebrae.\u00a0 Displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into the spinal cord tissue.\u00a0 Fractures within the vertebrae can also compress the nerves and destroy axons of the nerve cell making it impossible to carry signals up and down the spinal cord.\u00a0 Some injuries can result in full recovery while others may have complete paralysis. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p> ASTR \u6b3e\u5f85\u00a0spinal cord injury\u00a0<\/span>\u4ee5\u6eab\u548c\u3001\u6709\u6548\u548c\u81ea\u7136\u7684\u65b9\u5f0f\u89e3\u6c7a\u808c\u8089\u5931\u8861\u3001\u75a4\u75d5\u7d44\u7e54\u3001\u89f8\u767c\u9ede\uff0c\u00a0 <\/span>\u7b4b\u819c\u53d7\u9650\u3001\u708e\u75c7\u3001\u59ff\u52e2\u3001\u8eab\u9ad4\u529b\u5b78\uff0c\u9019\u4e9b\u901a\u5e38\u662f\u75bc\u75db\u7684\u6839\u6e90\u3002 ASTR \u63a1\u7528\u6574\u9ad4\u65b9\u6cd5\u4f86\u89e3\u6c7a\u75bc\u75db\u7684\u6839\u672c\u539f\u56e0\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u50c5\u50c5\u662f\u75c7\u72c0\u3002 ASTR \u6cbb\u7642\u53ef\u4ee5\u5728\u5bb6\u4e2d\u9032\u884c\u00a0spinal cord injury.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tAnatomy of Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
Causes of a Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
Risk Factors for a Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
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