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If you have a fractured neck would your spinal cord be damaged?
Neck fracture can easily cause damage to the spinal cord, but this does not always happen, especially if the neck has been supported and immobilised quickly and properly.
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.
What level of the spinal cord is damaged to cause urinary incontinence?
Parasympathetic nerves from the S2, S3 and S4 levels of your spinal cord cause the upper part of your bladder to contract and your bladder neck to relax, assisting in the process of micturition (urination). If these are damaged you will have bladder control problems.
Do you die if you break your neck?
Breaking your neck can be a serious injury, potentially leading to paralysis or death if the spinal cord is damaged. The outcome depends on the severity and location of the break. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a neck injury.
Why are injured people placed on a spine board?
This is done in order to keep the brain and spinal cord motionless, so that severing of the spinal cord does not occur (which can happen in injuries such as vertebral fractures in the neck, for instance).
What happens if the spinal cord is cut?
the neck will be paralyzed
What is the thing in your neck?
spinal cord? Adam's apple.
What would be worse spinal cord injuries to the neck or pelvis?
spinal cord because you can be paralyzed or possibly even die.
What action does the spinal cord do?
The spinal cord is like the paint and walls of a house. The spinal cord holds everything together and it can be really dangerous if you break your spinal cord. One way to feel your spinal cord is press down on the back of your neck and you'll feel weirdly shaped bones.
What part of the spinal cord is affected by central cord syndrome?
The segment of spinal cord affected by central cord syndrome is the cervical segment, the part of the spinal cord that is encased within the first seven vertebrae, running from the base of the brain and into the neck.
Why is spinal cord wanted for?
ita wanted for the neck and back because it is ever useful to us cause the spinal cord directs the bodies activities and ii helps us for are back and neck.
What nerve carries impulses through the spinal cord?
The spinal cord and the abdomen, limbs, and chest. Spinal nerves carry impulses between the spinal cord and the abdomen, limbs, and chest. Cranial nerves carry impulses between the brain and the neck and head.
