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Treatment of spinal cord injury is a matter of primary concern. Currently, there is no treatment that can help patients recover completely from spinal cord injuries, but many of us have hope as more and more studies are conducted and bring about positive results related to spinal cord injuries. regarding drugs and surgical options.1. Causes of spinal cord injury
The most common cause is spinal cord injury. Broken bone fragments cause direct spinal cord injury or compression, increasing pressure in the canal. Injuries are most common in young men, between 15 and 25 years of age. Older adults can also experience trauma in cases of pathological osteoporosis fractures, a minor injury can also cause disease.
The group of causes of spinal cord injury not due to trauma accounts for a lower rate but is more diverse, including arthritis, inflammatory diseases, systemic infections, cancer, vascular diseases, and degenerative spine diseases. .
2. Symptoms of spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury is a serious illness. Clinical manifestations depend on the severity and location of the lesion. Some features of spinal cord injury that patients may experience are:
Weakness of one or more muscle groups in the arms or legs; Complete or partial loss of sensation in the respective areas, numbness, paresthesias; Pain in the back or neck area; Urinary incontinence; Abnormal changes in blood pressure; Abnormal temperature changes.
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3. Treatment of spinal cord injury
The spinal cord together with the brain make up the central nervous system, which governs movement and sensation of the body. The spinal cord is made up of many nerve cells including neurons and axons, which are responsible for receiving and transmitting signals to the brain. From the spinal cord divides many nerve fibers, respectively, that govern sensation and movement in each body part.
Because of the high metabolic demands and high dependence on blood glucose, the nerve cells of the spinal cord are often more sensitive to anemia, more susceptible to damage than other organs. Unlike peripheral neurons, cells of the central nervous system do not have the ability to regenerate after injury. The lost cells have no chance to be replaced.
Most cases of spinal cord injury, especially after trauma, usually do not fully recover. Current popular treatment methods such as surgical decompression or fixation to restore the spine only work with incompletely damaged spinal cord segments. Placement of electrodes is considered as a method to help improve certain effectiveness when treating incomplete pulp lesions.
Patients with spinal cord injury and complications of lower extremity paralysis do not mean lifelong paralysis. Persevering in rehabilitation is a solution that provides the opportunity to reintegrate into the community, return to participate in social activities, and even return to exercise and sports.
This treatment method does not require too much expense or modern equipment, on the other hand, requires the patient cooperation between the doctors specializing in rehabilitation, neurosurgery, family and self. patient body. Proper rehabilitation is an indispensable measure to bring great effectiveness in improving the patient's quality of life. A number of assistive devices and devices are commonly applied in spinal cord injuries, such as wheelchairs, spinal stretchers, infrared, ultrasound, and shortwave generators.
Caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries should be aware of two common complications, including ulcers and infection. Due to prolonged immobilization in a position, the patient is often at risk of facing extensive ulcers in the pressure areas, causing a lot of pain and discomfort. It is necessary to take good care, clean the body, turn the patient often or use a water mattress to prevent this complication.
The success or failure of spinal cord injury treatment is also determined through the right first aid at the scene. When you suspect a spinal cord injury, you should:
Call an ambulance immediately Do not move the patient on your own. Ask the victim to remain motionless until medical personnel reach the scene, even if they are able to sit up. If the patient stops breathing, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). During the procedure, avoid tilting the patient's head with a large amplitude.
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