Say you have left San Diego for a ski vacation in the snow. You are driving along a slick road during the wintery night and do not see the patch of black ice up ahead on the road. You hit it at a curve, sending your car out of control and into the highway divider.After being treated at a hospital from your car accident, doctors have informed you that you have a spinal cord injury and are paralyzed. If you are like most people, you want to know specifically what type of paralysis you have and the limitations of your condition. Generally, you are more likely to suffer paralysis from the neck down with a spinal cord injury that is closer or higher to your head.
The Most Common Types Of Spinal Cord Injuries
There are several different types of spinal cord injuries (SCI) that can cause paralysis and affect your body in various ways. Here is a list of common spinal cord injuries:- Herniated Discs (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- Bulging Discs
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
Whiplash Is A Serious Spinal Cord Injury
It might seem like a minor personal injury, but whiplash is not something to be taken lightly. You can severely damage the tissue in your neck and hurt your spinal cord in ways that affect the rest of your body. Our paralysis attorneys can help you out with:- Whiplash Symptoms
- Whiplash Treatment
The Most Common Types Of Paralysis
The terms most commonly heard and used to describe certain degrees of paralysis are: There are, however, a few other types of paralysis that, while lesser known and not as widely used in the paralyzed community, are still legitimate conditions that should be recognized as falling under the category of paralysis:Hemiplegiathe type of paralysis that affects only one side of the body, most commonly associated with Brown-Squard Syndrome.Tetraplegiaparalysis of the arms, legs, and torso of the body; occurs when damage is done to the fifth to the seventh vertebrae of the spinal column (see also: quadriplegia)Palsyparalysis, either partial or whole, of the muscles; commonly accompanied by the loss of sensation or body movement; tremors are usually associated with this conditionSecondary Conditions Of Paralysis
Aside from the initial spinal cord injuries that you can experience, there are numerous secondary conditions that people -- including many in San Diego -- with severe spinal cord injuries will experience while living with paralysis the rest of their lives:- bedsores
- autonomic dysreflexia
- bladder control
- depression
- pain
- respiratory health
- sexual health
- skin care
- spasticity
- upper extremity care