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1 { Spinal Cord Injury A complete or Incomplete break in the Spinal Cord.

2 Incomplete/Complete Spinal Cord Break. Complete- This is where the Spinal Cord is severed all the way through. Incomplete- This is a break that does not go all the way through the Spinal Cord.

3 Cervical Spine Injury C1 – C2 damage can cause respiratory distress and almost always death. C3 - C7 cause damage paralysis to the arms, legs, and midsection.

4 Thoracic Spinal Injury - The Person will most likely loose bowel control along with loss of midsection muscles, (e.g. abdominals and pectorals). - Paralysis will also most likely occur as well, from the chest down while the arms, neck and face still function properly.

5 Lumbar Spinal Injury - These injuries occur in the lower back and will most likely effect the legs, along with the muscles that control the bladder and bowels.

6 Recovery After about a week to 6 months after surgery, meant to get rid of the bone fragments around the bone to prevent future injury, the patient will go into rehabilitation over the next few weeks.


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