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Why is a fracture of the spinal cord at the cervical region worse than one in the thoracic region?

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Let me explain: The higher the injury in the spinal cord the worst the results.

Answered 4/23/2013

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Arms : Because a injury to the cervical spinal cord would risk loss of respiration and cause paralysis of the arms and legs. A thoracic cord injury would only cause paralysis of the legs. Obviously still catastrophic.

Answered 2/19/2014

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