Persons who suffer from incomplete spinal cord injuries can exhibit a variety of problems - depending on what area of the spine was wounded. There are five separate types of incomplete spinal cord injuries that we will examine in this entry.
*Central cord syndrome is caused when the center of the spinal cord is injured. This type of injury will usually result in loss of arm and hand function and possibly some leg movement as well. This type of paralysis is referred to as inverse paraplegia because it is the upper half of the body that experiences paralysis - when it is more common for persons to be paralyzed in their lower limbs.
*Posterior cord syndrome is an injury to the back of the spinal cord. It is characterized by a lack of coordination but generally full sensation and muscle function below the injury location. However, it may impact an individual's sense of touch.
*Anterior cord syndrome occurs when there is injury to the front of the spinal cord. Below the point of injury there is a loss of temperature and pain sensation as well as muscle functioning.
*In a Cauda equine lesion the spinal cord is injured between the first and second lumbar. This may result in partial or complete loss of sensation - but it is possible that the nerves can regrow and patients could experience a full recovery.
*Brown-Sequard syndrome is injury to one side of the spinal cord - with a corresponding loss of movement but normal motion abilities still intact on the opposite side of the body.
It is very important that you seek competent medical care as soon as possible after a serious truck wreck. Many people delay treatment to their own peril.
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