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Can scoliosis cause paralysis?
If the scoliosis is so severe that there is injury to the spinal cord, paralysis could result.
Can a viral infection of the spinal cord cause paralysis?
yes it can, paralysis will appear with any type of spinal cord injury
What is central cord syndrome?
Central cord syndrome is an "incomplete lesion," a condition in which only part of the spinal cord is affected. In central cord syndrome, there is greater weakness or outright paralysis of the upper extremities, as compared with the lower extremities.
What is the possible effect of a spinal cord injury?
Possible paralysis
Can you be paralyzed if your break your 12 vertebrae?
Yes, a fracture of the 12th vertebra, known as the lumbar vertebra, can potentially lead to paralysis, particularly if the injury affects the spinal cord or the surrounding nerves. The extent of paralysis depends on the severity of the break and whether there is any damage to the spinal cord. If the spinal cord is injured, it can result in varying degrees of loss of function and sensation in the lower extremities. Immediate medical attention is crucial to assess the injury and determine the appropriate treatment.
Is tingling in extremities a good sign of recovery for a 48 hour spinal cord injury?
Yes.
What can result from a severe case of root syndrome associated with whiplash?
In more severe car accidents, whiplash can cause more critical damage to the spinal cord resulting in major neurological dysfunction or paralysis below the location of the injury.
What determines the severity of paralysis?
The level of the paralysis determines its severity. Loss of bodily function and/or nerve counts from top-bottom spinal cord allow someone to examine the extent of the spinal injury.
What is the difference between paralysis and paraplegic?
Paralysis is loss of function of the muscle and Paresis is just weakness of the muscles
What is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is a condition characterized by the loss of motor and sensory function in the lower extremities, typically due to spinal cord injury. It results in paralysis of the legs and sometimes part of the trunk. Treatment focuses on rehabilitation and assistive devices to help individuals cope with the loss of function.
What is the difference between hemiplegia and diplegia?
Hemiplegia is a condition where there is paralysis in one vertical half of a patient's body.Quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, is a symptom in which a human experiences paralysis affecting all four limbs, although not necessarily total paralysis or loss of function.Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. The area of the spinal canal which is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions. If the arms are also affected by paralysis, tetraplegia is the proper terminology.(yahoo answers)
What is the lowest level on the spinal cord that an injury could cause diaphragmatic impairment or paralysis?
T 12
