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- What is spinal cord injury Physiopedia?
- How do you assess a spinal cord injury?
- What are some symptoms of spinal injury that might call for physiotherapy treatments?
- What are the clinical features of complete spinal cord injuries?
What is spinal cord injury Physiopedia?
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a sudden onset disruption to the neuronal tissue within the spinal canal resulting in spinal cord damage, which occurs as a result of trauma, disease or degeneration. Any damage to the spinal cord is a very complex injury.
How do you assess a spinal cord injury?
Diagnostic tests for spinal cord injuries may include a CT scan, MRI or X-ray These tests will help the doctors get a better look at abnormalities within the spinal cord. Your doctor will be able to see exactly where the spinal cord injury has occurred.
What are some symptoms of spinal injury that might call for physiotherapy treatments?
Depending on the level of Spinal Cord Injury and its nature whether it be complete or incomplete, the problems associated can include:
- Muscle weakness/paralysis.
- Reduced ability to breathe.
- Loss of general mobility and balance.
- Loss of functional movement.
- Poor posture.
- Pain.
What are the clinical features of complete spinal cord injuries?
Emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury after an accident include: Extreme back pain or pressure in your neck, head or back. Weakness, incoordination or paralysis in any part of your body. Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in your hands, fingers, feet or toes.
