Cervical Cord Injury Quiz
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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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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
Numbness of the chest, tummy or back
Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness of the fingers
Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson 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 feel numbness in your chest, stomach, or back?
Do you feel that you are less sensitive to pain?
Treatmentof 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.
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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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