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Spinal Cord Trauma
Alternate Names : Compression of Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Compression or Injury
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The vertebral column is made up of 26 bones that provide axial support to the trunk. The vertebral column provides protection to the spinal cord, which runs through its central cavity. Between each vertebra is an intervertebral disk, which acts as a shock absorber.
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- Vertebrae
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• Definition
• Spinal Cord Trauma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Spinal Cord Trauma Symptoms & Signs
• Spinal Cord Trauma Prevention
• Spinal Cord Trauma Diagnosis & Tests
• Spinal Cord Trauma Treatment
• Spinal Cord Trauma Prognosis
• Spinal Cord Trauma Complications
• Spinal Cord Trauma Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• CT Scan
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• Acute
• Bowel Incontinence
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chronic
• Constipation
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• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Shock
• Spinal Injury - Resources
• Swelling
• Traction
• Urinary Incontinence
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