Question 1

c7 spinal injury approximately what percentage of c7 injured pts walk again or get their life back to almost normal i know every case is different?

Accepted Answer

You are correct: Highly variable, and depends on extent of spinal cord injury.  However, with time taken to healing, and useful rehabilitation programs within a certified rehab hospital, the outcomes are far better.  An occupational therapist working with a physical therapist may devise assistive devices to speed your mobility.

Question 2

is there a cure for paraplegia caused by a c6-c7 spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An injury at c67 can range from no nerve problem to total paralysis (also affecting the hands). Complete spinal cord injury (no function below c67) currently cannot be cured, but decompression (taking pressure off nerves in the area) may improve arm function in some. Decompression when the cord injury is incomplete can lead to some recovery of cord function. Recovery depends on severity of injury.

Question 3

supposing you have a c7 spinal cord injury. woud you be  considered a quadriplegic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cervical spinal cord injuries are considered quadriplegic. It is based on the extremities affected. So at C7 upper extremities would be affected, leading to that naming of the paralysis.

Question 4

how is a spinal injury related to breathing?

Accepted Answer

Pain & weak muscles: An injury to the bones of the spine can cause a lot of pain, which may cause someone to take shallow breaths. If the injury involves the spinal cord (paralysis), then the nerves that go to muscles in the chest that help with breathing can also be paralyzed. This can lead to breathing difficulties.

Question 5

can adult bedwetting be associated with spinal injuries?

Accepted Answer

spinal injury: It would take a pretty severe injury to the spine in which nerve damage has occurred to cause bed wetting.

Question 6

how can dermatomes be used in diagnosis of the location of a spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dermatomes are maps of the skin based on study of many people. Based on where the skin is numb or sensitive or has abnormal feeling, a physician can tell which nerves or part of the spinal cord are affected. People do vary in what part of the body is supplied by which spinal nerve root, but a trained physician or health care provider can come close. Imaging like MRI can confirm the location.

Question 7

how do you know if someone has any hope of recovering from a spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: You do not have any way. Basically one has to heal from the process of the surgery and this may take up to 12 months or so. I feel is by 12 months its as good as its going to be.

Question 8

how could spinal injuries affect your emotions?

Accepted Answer

In many ways: A spine injury can range from minor to catastrophic. If there is spinal cord injury, a person will go through the same stages as someone losing a loved one to death: grief, anger, denial, depression, bargaining, and (hopefully) acceptance. Even less devastating spinal injuries can lead one down a similar path. It is normal, and getting support from friends, family, and professionals can help.

Question 9

how can the spinal injury affect the body ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you have a spinal cord injury, then depending of the level of your injury; cervical vs thoracic vs injury, you will have affected mobility, muscle tone, and other autonomic (bladder, bowel function) impairments.

Question 10

what do you do when a person has a spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Protect the spine: Emergency medical technicians (emt) are trained to protect the spine by mininimizing movement (using a neck collar and a back board). This decreases movement that could injure the spinal cord and nerves to and from it. If someone has an accident and complains of neck or back pain, do not move them unless that would endanger them. Call 911 and emts can assess and protect the person.

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