Spinal cord injuries put a person at risk for a variety of complications. When you are immobile or have limited mobility, you are at risk of suffering from a pressure sore. A pressure sore is something that can be difficult to treat. In extreme cases, it can be life-ending.
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A person who has a spinal cord injury might suffer from paralysis that makes them dependent upon a wheelchair to get around. While a wheelchair gives the person more independence, it does mean that a bit more planning is necessary when the person wants to travel. That is one factor that can have a negative impact on the quality of life for a spinal cord injury patient.
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When you suffer from a spinal cord injury, you might be in disbelief at first. You might not realize the full extent of how your life will change until you begin trying to live your life again. When you start to realize what it means to live with bladder control issues, lack of mobility and all of the other possible issues that you might face, you might realize just what the effect on your life will be.
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An injured spinal cord can lead to considerable dysfunction for various systems of the body. The location of the injury has a big impact on what systems of the body can be affected. It can also affect how these systems can be affected. Generally, a higher level injury, meaning one that occurs higher on the spinal cord, will lead to more serious dysfunction.
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A serious spinal cord injury may be readily apparent. If a person cannot move his or her legs, for example, there could be instant paralysis. This can happen after collisions in high-contact sports, car accidents, and other such situations.
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A person who suffers a spinal cord injury in an accident often needs considerable medical care. This medical care usually begins in the emergency department and continues at a medical care center that can accommodate the patient’s needs. When the injury first occurs, stabilising the patient is the top priority.
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A child who suffers a spinal cord injury can often face considerable obstacles throughout life. The child’s parents and other family members also face some lifestyle adjustments. These adjustments and obstacles can greatly affect the child and all the family members.
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