spinal cord injuries

What is spinal cord injuries :

Messages are sent from the brain to the rest of the body via the spinal cord..The spinal cord is encased and shielded by the meninges and tissue layers known as the vertebrae (spinal bones).Most spinal cord injuries are caused by a sudden, painful blow to the spine.Fractures can damage the spinal cord and its nerves.Rarely, the injury can sever or completely rupture the spinal cord.When damage interferes with communication between nerves and the brain, the body loses many basic functions.Messages are sent from the brain to the rest of the body via the spinal cord..The spinal cord is encased and shielded by the meninges and tissue layers known as the vertebrae (spinal bones).Most spinal cord injuries are caused by a sudden, painful blow to the spine.Fractures can damage the spinal cord and its nerves.Rarely, the injury can sever or completely rupture the spinal cord.When damage interferes with communication between nerves and the brain, the body loses many basic functions.Messages are sent from the brain to the rest of the body via the spinal cord..The spinal cord is encased and shielded by the meninges and tissue layers known as the vertebrae (spinal bones).Most spinal cord injuries are caused by a sudden, painful blow to the spine.Fractures can damage the spinal cord and its nerves.Rarely, the injury can sever or completely rupture the spinal cord.When damage interferes with communication between nerves and the brain, the body loses many basic functions Depending on the area where the spinal cord is hit, the complications and symptoms of the lesion are different.If the damage is in the neck, paralysis and numbness may affect all 4 limbs. The lower the lesion is in the spinal cord, the fewer organs it involves

Effects of spinal cord injuries :

Spinal cord injury can have the following effects:Bladder and bowel (bowel) functions.I breathe.The process by which the body transforms food into energy is known as metabolism.muscle movement.A spinal cord injury is not the same as a back injury.Back injuries can damage the bones and soft tissues of the spine, but not the spinal cord.A spinal cord injury can be complete or incomplete (partial)

Complete:

total paralysis (loss of function) below the level of the injury is the result of a total injury.Both sides of the body are impacted.Complete injury can result in paralysis of all four limbs (tetraplegia) or paralysis of the lower body (hemiplegia)

Incomplete:

One or both sides of the body retain some function after an incomplete injury.The body and the brain can communicate through specific pathways.symptoms and causesPossible causes of spinal cord injury include (from most common to least common):car accident.His gun hit.sports injuries.Complications of surgery.

Symptoms of spinal cord injuries :

The symptoms of a spinal cord injury depend on the type of injury (complete or incomplete) and its location.Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following after an injury:I have no strength in my arms or legs.Decreased sensations in the arms and legs.Loss of bladder and bowel control.Intense pain or pressure in the neck or backAn abnormal mass in the spine.Difficulty breathing.There is a possibility of bedsores and urinary infection.  Body temperature regulation is disturbed. Osteoporosis. Muscular and mental disorders

Diagnosis :

Diagnosis and examinationIn an emergency, medical professionals will make sure that the spinal cord injury does not affect breathing or heart rate.Next, assess neurological status.Supplier Verification:Motor function or ability to move a part of the body.Sensory functions or ability to perceive touch.Several imaging tests can help diagnose a spinal cord injury.A CT scan will look for broken bones, blood clots, and damaged blood vessels.MRI, spinal cord or soft tissue examination.An x-ray showing a fracture or dislocation (a misalignment of the bones).Electromyography (EMG) can also be used by medical professionals to check the electrical activity of muscles and nerve cells in peripheral neuropathy. (EMG is usually not needed for spinal cord injuries.)Emergency spinal cord surgery may be needed if the injury occurs elsewhere in the body.

Treatment and management of SCI :

Surgery can also treat spinal cord injuries caused by broken bones, blood clots, and damaged tissue.Some studies suggest that corticosteroid injections can help reduce spinal cord injury.This medication should be administered within 8 hours of the injury.This treatment can:Improve blood circulation.Nerve function is preserved.Reduce inflammation.What are the long-term treatments for spinal cord injury?Long-term goals for treating spinal cord injury include:Improves independence and quality of life.Reduces the risk of chronic (permanent) health problems.Restores part of the neurological function of certain lesions.Long-term complications of spinal cord injury include:Inability to regulate blood pressure and body temperature.Increased risk of heart and lung disease.Loss of control

In these patients, the symptoms vary according to the severity and location of the complication. In any case, the person should be under the supervision of a physiotherapist.The physiotherapist prevents the reduction of muscle volume by using physiotherapy devices and manual therapy techniques.  The range of motion of the joints It preserves and prevents the twisting of the limbs and the drying of the joints. The physiotherapist has prevented the occurrence of embolic lung infections with the training he gives tothe patient and with the help of exercises and exercises that are specific to this disease, and with physiotherapy on the joints and muscles, he has gradually moved the patient from the bed to the wheelchair and from the wheelchair to the wheelchair. The person's legs move. Of course, this treatment process has complications depending on the type of complication. The physiotherapist helps the patient to achieve movement independence