Why does injury of backbone sometimes causes paralysis of limbs?
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Spinal cord injuries usually occur when the back is damaged by a strong blow to the area such as from an automobile accident or a diving accident. When a spinal cord injury occurs, the damaged nerve pathways can not send the messages properly. The person loses sensation and control of the muscles. The extent of the damage depends on the location of the spinal cord injury.
Quadriplegia (QUAD-rih-PLEE-jah) is an injury at the neck, or cervical spinal cord, causing paralysis of the arms, torso, and legs. Breathing problems and problems with bowel and bladder control also may occur.
Paraplegia (PAR-ah-PLEE-jah) is a spinal cord injury that occurs anywhere between the base of the neck and the lower back. An injury to the thoracic area results in paralysis of the torso and legs. An injury at the lumbar area causes paralysis of the legs.
Quadriplegia (QUAD-rih-PLEE-jah) is an injury at the neck, or cervical spinal cord, causing paralysis of the arms, torso, and legs. Breathing problems and problems with bowel and bladder control also may occur.
Paraplegia (PAR-ah-PLEE-jah) is a spinal cord injury that occurs anywhere between the base of the neck and the lower back. An injury to the thoracic area results in paralysis of the torso and legs. An injury at the lumbar area causes paralysis of the legs.
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When a spinal cord injury occurs, the damaged nerve pathways can not send the messages properly. ... Quadriplegia (QUAD-rih-PLEE-jah) is an injury at the neck, or cervical spinal cord, causing paralysis of the arms, torso, and legs. Breathing problems and problems with bowel and bladder control also may occur.
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