Can Trauma Aggravate Arthritis In Neck?
Spinal cord trauma is damage to the spinal cord. It may result from direct injury to the cord itself or indirectly from damage to surrounding bones, tissues, or blood vessels.
Alternative Names
Spinal cord injury; Compression of spinal cord; SCI; Cord compression
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Spinal cord trauma can be caused by any number of injuries to the spine. They can result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries (particularly diving into shallow water),...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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