- Signs of spinal injury:
- Pain in the neck or back at the injury site
- Change in the normal curvature of the spine
- Tenderness in the skin over the spine
- Signs of spinal cord injury:
- Loss of control over the limbs; movements may be weak or absent
- Loss of bladder /bowel control
- Loss of sensation, or abnormal sensations such as burning or tingling.
- Breathing difficulties.
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