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handle spinal cord injury cases
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors of
spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord trauma can be caused by any number of injuries to the
spine that can result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports
injuries (particularly diving into shallow water), industrial
accidents, gunshot wounds, assault, and others. A seemingly minor
injury can cause spinal cord trauma if the spine is weakened (such
as from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis).
Direct injury, such as cuts, can occur to the spinal cord,
particularly if the bones or the discs have been damaged. Fragments
of bone (from fractured vertebrae, for example) or fragments of
metal (such as from a traffic accident) can cut or damage the spinal
cord. Direct damage can also occur if the spinal cord is pulled,
pressed sideways, or compressed. This may occur if the head, neck,
or back are twisted abnormally during an accident or injury.
Bleeding, fluid accumulation, and swelling can occur inside the
spinal cord or outside the spinal cord (but within the spinal
canal). The accumulation of blood or fluid can compress the spinal
cord and damage it.
Spinal cord injuries occur in approximately 12,000 to 15,000 people
per year in the U.S. About 10,000 of these people are permanently
paralyzed, and many of the rest die as a result of their injuries.
Most spinal cord trauma occurs to young, healthy individuals. Males
between 15 and 35 years old are most commonly affected.
Only about 5% of spinal cord injuries occur in children. The
fatality rate is higher with pediatric spine injuries.
Risk factors include participating in risky physical activities, not
wearing protective gear during work or play, or diving into shallow
water.
Older people with weakened spines (from osteoporosis) may be more
likely to have a spinal cord injury. Patients who have other medical
problems that make them prone to falling from weakness or clumsiness
(from stroke, for example) may also be more susceptible.
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