Cervical Cord Injury Quiz
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Learn more about Cervical cord injury
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is cervical cord injury?
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level, often caused by falls or accidents.
Symptoms of cervical cord injury
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
Numbness of the chest, tummy or back
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Unable to move my fingers
Decreased sensation over skin
Numbness of the fingers
Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for cervical cord injury
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cervical cord injury
Do you have difficulty in getting up from a chair on your own?
Do you have numbness anywhere on your chest, stomach, or back?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Are you unable to move your fingers despite using strength?
Treatment for 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:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
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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