Structure Of Spinal Cord
- Spinal Cord Trauma
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Diagnosis
The possibility of spinal cord trauma should be considered in anyone who has been in a severe automobile accident or who has experienced significant injury to the head or neck. If you are conscious, you will be asked about neck pain and whether you can feel and move your arms and legs. You also will be assessed for recent use of drugs or alcohol, for whether you have other painful injuries that may be diverting attention from a neck injury, and for the presence of other signs of...
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Symptoms of Spinal Cord Trauma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Causes and Risk Factors of Spinal Cord Trauma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Preventing Spinal Cord Trauma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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