Question 1

what can injure the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Many: Definition of the word injury is important. Spinal cord can be damaged by trauma, compression, infection, decreased blood supply, autoimmune disorder etc etc.

Question 2

is there another name for the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Medulla: In old anatomy, medulla spinalis refers to the spinal cord and medulla oblongata refers to the back part of the brain (that is now commonly referred to as just medulla). Different parts of the spinal cord have separate names, such as conus (bottom portion).

Question 3

could dr. reconnect nerves to my spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Not yet I am: Sorry to say. This is something medicine is working on very hard right now with stem cells and grafts, but the science just is not there yet.

Question 4

can you please tell me functions of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Contains the nerves: Which go to your muscles of your body
and also to the sensory receptors in your body.  You have a complex nervous system which has sympathetic, parasympathetic and yoru sensation and motor control.  These neurons and axons are in the spinal cord and control your body.  It transmits the electrical impulses which control yoru bodies functions and muscles.

Question 5

my spinal cord simulator is recalled. would you recommend i have it removed?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: First of all, why was the stimulator recalled. Sometimes the recall is for relatively trivial reasons (such as battery life being less than expected) reasons or potential problems, as opposed to definite problems. If the recall is for potential or infrequent issues and your results with the stimulator are good, talk seriously with your physician. Dangerous defects need to be dealt with promptly.

Question 6

what is spinal cord stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Pain Management: Spinal cord stimulation also know as neuromodulation is the use of an implanted device that delivers and small electrical impulse to the spinal cord through stimulator leads placed in the epidural space.  These devices are normally used for pain management.  The stimulation results in the patient experiencing a tingling sensation in the area of their pain.

Question 7

can lupus attack the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Systemic lupus erythematosis is an auto-immune disorder (antibodies attack the body's own connective tissue in multiple organs). It can be anything from a very mild disorder to one which affects the kidneys, skin, joints, linings of heart or lungs, heart, etc. And yes, the central or peripheral nervous system, including spinal cord. There are many different neurologic manifestations of lupus.

Question 8

what is spinal cord stimulation like?

Accepted Answer

Electrifying!: Spinal cord stimulation performed for relief of chronic pain involves insertion of electrodes in the back part of the spinal canal. These are guided up to a level at which pain reduction occurs upon administration of a small electric current. Spinal cord stimulation is rarely done for other purposes in routine practice.

Question 9

how serious is acute spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Very: It can lead to paralysis.  It needs to be managed by an expert in an appropriate setting.

Question 10

what is spinal cord stimulation good for?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: It is best for persistent leg pain after failed surgery.

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