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Trauma to the cervical region of the spine will result in paraplegia is it true or false?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on the level of the trauma. The higher up the trauma is the greater the likelihood of quadraplegia or death. Lower trauma (C6-7) could result in paraplegia.
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What is the medical name for Spinal-cord injury?
The medical name for a spinal cord injury is Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia if the cord is damaged in the cervical (neck) region. If the spinal cord is damaged in the Thoracic area or lower, then the paralysis is refered to as Paraplegia. Also, injuries to the Lumbar and Sacral nerves which result in paralysis, are refered to as Cauda Equina Syndrome.
An individual accidentally transected the spinal cord between T1 and L2 This would result in?
Paraplegia - paralysis of both lower limbs
What disease is cervical myleopathy?
The disease Cervical Myelopathy is classified as a dysfunction of the spinal cord. As result, there can be multiple sources for Cervical Myelopathy, which include cervical stenosis, herniated discs, and sclerosis.
Can cervical cancer give false pregnancy result?
No
Electricty is a result of?
Electricity is a result of cervical cord compration. It is very important in life that we have electricty.stupid answer
What is the difference between crisis and trauma?
A trauma is often caused by a crisis. A crisis is the issue, often an emergency, accident or negative undertaking, that may result in trauma.
Can you make a sentence with the word trauma in it?
During my childhood, I have been subject to trauma as a result of consistent abuse by my father.
What is cervical spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis refers to spondylosis of the cervical vertebrae (Bones of the spine in the region of the neck). Spondylosis refers to changes occurring in the bones ultimately resulting in compression of the nerve roots passing through these regions. The result of the nerve compression is determined by the specific nerve that is compressed. Common features include sharp pain radiating down the region of the upper limb supplied by the specific nerve root affected. Cervical spondylosis is common in older population. It is often due to osteoarthritis resulting in osteophyte formation (abnormal new bone growth) and these osteophytes result in the nerve compression.
Can you dislocate your mouth?
Yes, the jaw can be dislocated, usually as a result of trauma.
Swelling and nerve damage can result from?
Trauma, injury to the affected area.
What occurs when bone is replaces muscle tissue as a result of trauma?
Ossification
How do you avoid cervical cancer?
Get a yearly pap smear from a doctor, have protected sex ( most cervical cancer is a result of HPV that is transmitted through sex), and take care of yourself.
