Question 1

if i bent my neck sideways and it didn't pop am i going to die from a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not sure what you mean but neck "pops" are not necessary.  I have never heard of a person having a spinal cord injury by just moving their head as is usually expected (pops or not).

Question 2

if i have a spinal cord injury, what wheelchair transfer techniques are available?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: It all depends where you need to transfer to. Check out fasteddy07 on youtube where i demonstrate how to perform a variety of wheelchair transfers, on a shower bench, on a bed, in a car, from the floor etc... Of course, depending on the injury level, some transfers may not be possible independently.

Question 3

i was wondering what are the neurologocal defects associated with spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can range from simple tingling to complete numbness and weakness as well as loss of bowel and bladder function. Basically you cannot move that part of the body below the spinal cord injury.

Question 4

can i stay active even after i've sustained a spinal cord injury>?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: It will depend on thre extent and location of unjust.

Question 5

is sciatica a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: Sciatica is a pain symptom of a pinched nerve in the spine.  Spinal cord injury is an actual/potential damage to the spinal cord resulting in a sensory or motor deficit.    The two are very different.  Speak with your doctor if you are concerned about either.

Question 6

can you repair t5 spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Repair?: The body may be able to heal the nerves involved in a spinal cord contusion, or bruise, but if the nerve is severed or more severely damaged it will not be able to heal.  Neurosurgeons use methyprednisolone, a steroid medication to relieve swelling and inflammation.  Immobilization, and surgery to remove the pressure on the spinal cord are often needed as well.

Question 7

is sciatica a form spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not an injury to the spinal cord
it is injury to a nerve root usually from a disc herniation. Very different from spinal cord injury.

Question 8

is sciatica a type of spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: The sciatic nerves arise from the branches of l4, l5, s1, s2, (racepinephrine) and s3. When these branches of these nerves come together they form the sciatic nerve. Because the sciatic nerve arises from each of these five nerves, often any one of these nerves can present also with the symptoms of sciatica. This nerve is considered a peripheral nerve, not a spinal cord nerve.

Question 9

could spinal cord injury cause cognitive injuries?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: Spinal cord injury alone does not account for cognitive impairments, however, often there is an overlooked closed head injury to blame. Any injury of sufficient force to cause cord injury could cause concussion. Another possibility is that medications used to treat the effects spinal cord injury (bladder meds, spasticity meds, pain meds) can cause impairments in awareness, memory, etc.

Question 10

what do doctors consider to be a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

As it says: It is any injury to yuor spinal cord which is centrally located in your spine.  It has multiple levels usually related to the vertebral body level.  Ask you doctor if you are unsure.

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