- Spinal injury refers to the injuries involving one or more part of the back and/or neck i.e. bones, discs, muscles, ligaments or spinal cord.
- The most serious risk involving a spinal injury is damage to the spinal cord. Such damage can cause loss of function or sensation below the injured area.
Causes of spinal injury:
- Falling from a height
- Motor vehicle accident (sudden stops)
- Injury to the head or the face
- Thrown from a horse or motorbike
- Diving into a shallow pool and hitting the bottom
- Heavy blow to the back
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