THE BEST SPINAL CORD INJURY REHABILITATION & STAY IN

 THE BEST SPINAL CORD INJURY  REHABILITATION & STAY IN

DEFINITION

A spinal cord injury — damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina) — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury. \

CAUSES

• Motor vehicle accidents. Auto and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, accounting for almost half of new spinal cord injuries each year.
• Falls. ...
• Acts of violence. ...
• Sports and recreation injuries. ...
• Alcohol. ...
• Diseases.
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•  SYMPTOMS
• • Muscle weakness.
  • Loss of voluntary muscle movement in the chest, arms, or legs.
  • Breathing problems.
  • Loss of feeling in the chest, arms, or legs.
  • Loss of bowel and bladder function.