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What is Cervical Cord Injury?
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level, often caused by falls or accidents.
Typical Symptoms of Cervical Cord Injury
- Unable to move my fingers
- Unable to turn over when lying down
- Difficulty standing up from sitting position
- Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain
- Weakness or paralysis on one side of your body
- Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
- Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
- Numbness of the thigh
Diagnostic Questions for Cervical Cord Injury
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you unable to move your fingers despite using strength?
- Do you struggle turning over in bed by yourself?
- Is it hard for you to get up from a chair by yourself?
- Do you have reduced sensitivity to pain?
- Do you have weakness or paralysis on one side of your body?
Treatment of Cervical Cord Injury
Emergency medical care is required. Early stage treatment focuses on immobilizing the spine to prevent further damage using a brace and surgery. Breathing difficulties and low blood pressure must be addressed. Later stage treatment aims to recover as much muscle power as possible through physical therapy at a rehabilitation facility.
Reviewed By:
Ziev Moses, MD (Neurosurgery)
Dr. Moses is a board-certified neurosurgeon and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Cervical Radiculopathy? Why Your Neck Nerve Is Pinched & Medical Next Steps
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Cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the neck that can cause neck-to-shoulder, arm, or hand pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, most often from a herniated disc or age-related wear and tear. Most cases improve without surgery with early steps like activity changes, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatories, while doctors use exam and sometimes MRI to guide care and consider injections or surgery only if symptoms persist or there is worsening weakness. There are several factors and red flags to consider, including trouble walking, progressive weakness, or bowel or bladder changes that need urgent care; see complete details below to choose the right next steps.
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