Frequently Asked Questions about Spinal Cord Injuries

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What is a spinal cord?

An eighteen inch long part of the nervous system located between the base of the brain and the upper lumbar region. The spinal cord controls the motor and sensory impulses traveling to and from the human brain.

What is a Vertebra?

A Vertebra is one of the 26 bones that is the spinal cord. Vertebrae are named after their region and include the Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, and Sacrum (or Sacral) Vertebrae. Vertebrae are somewhat small and irregularly shaped bones.

How many people suffer from spinal cord injuries in the U.S. each year?

More than 11,000 people receive spinal cord injuries every year in the United States.

What is the typical age of a spinal cord victim?

Over 50% of spinal cord accidents victims range in age of 16 and 30 years old.

Are males or females more at risk for spinal cord injury?

Over 80% of spinal cord injury victims in the United States are males.

What are some of the main causes for spinal cord injury?

Auto accidents, violence, falls, and sports injuries are some of the main causes for spinal cord injury.

How long will it take to recover from a spinal cord injury?

There is no guideline for spinal cord injury recovery. You must remember that each person and each circumstance are different. There are many factors that will have an affect on a person's recovery and healing time. Some of these factors include, the age at which the injury occurred, the severity of the injury, and the person's pre-injury health status.

What are some of the injuries that may be associated with injury to the Lumbar Vertebrae?

An accident resulting in an injury to the Lumbar Vertebrae may affect the control of the legs, bladder and bowel functions, and sexual functions.

What are some of the injuries that may be associated with injury to the Sacral Vertebrae?

An accident resulting in an injury to the Sacral Vertebrae has similar affects as injuries sustained to the Lumbar Vertebrae, including leg control difficulty, bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions.

What are some of the injuries that may be associated with injury to the Thoracic Vertebrae?

An accident resulting in an injury to the Thoracic Vertebrae may leave the victim with paraplegia, injury to the legs, and chest injuries.

What are some of the injuries that may be associated with injury to the Cervical Vertebrae?

An accident resulting in an injury to the Cervical Vertebrae may result in the loss of the use of the arms or legs and in severe cases may cause quadriplegia.

Can people who have suffered from spinal cord injuries still be active in sports?

Each person who has experienced a spinal cord injury will have a different outcome and different level of ability. There are many associations which provide sport activities to people with disabilities, including the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. People who use wheelchairs can buy adaptive equipment, such as bicycles where you pedal with your arms.

What kind of specialists may be required for a person who has suffered a spinal cord injury?

A person who has suffered from a spinal cord injury may require the services of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, and rehabilitation nurses.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a spinal cord injury due to an accident or negligence please call or email the aggressive spinal cord injury attorneys at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP for a free consultation.

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