Question

A spinal cord injury is an injury to the spinal cord resulting in either a temporary or permanent change in its function. Some spinal cord injuries are a result of illness, like multiple sclerosis, and some are injury-related like falling off a roof and breaking your spine. Where the injury occurs determines what part of the body is affected. If the injury occurs in the cervical vertebrae, the injury can result in loss of sensation in all 4 limbs (tetraplegia), if the injury occurs in the lumbar region it can cause loss of sensation in the legs (paraplegia). The injury needs to occur above where the nerves leave the spinal column.

Pick a spinal cord injury and make a poster about it.

Your poster should include:
A description of the spinal cord injury
If the injury is the result of an illness or the result of an accident
What can be done for a person that has the spinal cord injury
At least 5 facts about the spinal cord injury
Any other important information

REAL ANSWERS/NO WEBSITES, IF YOU DO THAT IM REPORTING YOU.

Answer 1

Cervical spinal cord injuries:

often involve permanent complete or partial loss of sensory function

Treatments:

Surgery to reduce pressure on the spinal cord.

Steroid injections and pain regimens to reduce any discomfort and inflammation from the injury.

Physical therapy to aid in regaining function of the affected parts of the body and to maintain the function in areas which were not affected by the injury.

Facts:

1. High cervical spinal cord injury is often fatal.

2.The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs.

3.Cervical spine serves the function of: Protecting your spinal cord, Supporting your head and allowing movement, and Providing a safe passageway for vertebral arteries.

4.Trauma is the most common cause of cervical injury.

5.Injuries located higher on the spine will be more severe.

I hope this helps good luck on your poster!