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Could it happen such that a back injury cause paralysis that is temporary?
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Yes: Yes, an injury such as a car accident can cause spinal cord swelling that causes weakness/paralysis that can be temporary or can be permanent (with severity ranging from mild weakness to total paralysis).
Answered 10/4/2016
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