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Spinal cord injury.(Adult Health Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What is a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injury is damage to the thick bundle of nerves that runs from the brain to the lower back. This bundle of nerves (spinal cord) is enclosed in the spinal canal, a bony passageway that is formed by the holes in the middle of every vertebra. The spinal cord carries sensations and messages to and from the brain and the rest of the body. This means that a spinal cord injury can affect sensation and control of movement of the whole body.
The spinal cord may be injured if you have an injury to the back that:
* breaks or dislocates the bones around the spinal cord
* penetrates through or between the ...