Spinal injury

Spinal Injury

A Spinal Injury (pronunciation: /ˈspaɪnəl ˈɪndʒəri/) is a type of Trauma that affects the Spinal cord, a major part of the Central nervous system.

Etymology

The term "Spinal Injury" is derived from the Latin words "spina" meaning "thorn" or "backbone" and "injuria" meaning "injury" or "harm".

Definition

A Spinal Injury refers to any damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function, mobility, or feeling. The spinal cord does not have to be severed for a loss of functioning to occur. In fact, in most people with spinal cord injury, the spinal cord is intact, but the damage to it results in loss of functioning.

Types of Spinal Injury

Spinal injuries can be classified into two main types: Complete spinal cord injury and Incomplete spinal cord injury. A complete spinal cord injury results in total loss of all motor and sensory function below the level of injury, while an incomplete spinal cord injury involves some degree of sensation and movement below the level of injury.

Causes

Spinal injuries are often caused by Accidents, Falls, Sports injuries, and Violence. Diseases such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Cancer can also cause spinal injuries.

Treatment

Treatment for spinal injuries often involves Emergency care, Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Medication. The goal of treatment is to prevent further injury and enable individuals to return to an active and productive life.

Related Terms

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Spinal injury
Wikipedia's article - Spinal injury

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