Spinal cord injury is one of the most painful injuries one can endure. Along with this type of injury can come some form of paralysis. Other effects of injury to the spinal cord include autonomic dysreflexia and muscle spasms. Understanding these injuries and the effect they have on the human body is a complicated study.
There are different types of spinal cord injuries. For example, an injury to the cervical spine or neck in the C1-C8 area can cause weakness or paralysis to both the arms and legs. Those who become paralyzed due to this injury are often known as quadriplegic. Lumbar spinal cord or low back injuries effect the legs and can cause weakness or paralysis depending on the severity accompanying this injury. Individuals with this type of injury and paralysis are known as paraplegic. There may be an injury to the middle back or the thoracic spine as well. This can lead to weakness or a loss of sensation to the bladder or bowels along with sexual dysfunction.
Spinal cord injuries are often life altering. Care should be given to treat the physical injury as well as the long term emotional issues. In light of horrific spinal cord injuries, the human spirit can be resilient and we have seen individuals overcome great adversity from serious spinal cord injuries.
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Douglasville
8302 Office Park Drive (off Hospital Drive)
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Atlanta
5825 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Toll Free: 1-800-503-7598
