Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or complete loss of motor and sensory function below the site of injury. There are several types of spinal cord injuries including complete and incomplete injuries. Risk factors include men, young adults, seniors, and those active in sports. Causes include trauma, bullet wounds, and falls. Symptoms depend on the injury level but may include paralysis, numbness, loss of bowel/bladder control. Diagnostic tests include imaging like CT, MRI to determine injury level and severity. Complications can include autonomic dysreflexia, pressure sores, loss of sexual function. Treatment involves stabilizing the spine, managing complications, and long-term rehabilitation.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the injury.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the injury.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.
Encephalitis is a rare yet serious disease that can be life-threatening.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue.
The most common cause is viral infections.
In rare cases it can be caused by bacteria or even fungi.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue.
Primary encephalitis- It occurs when a virus directly infects the brain and spinal cord.
Secondary encephalitis- It occurs when an infection starts elsewhere in the body and then travels to your brain.
Older adults
Children under the age of 1 year
People with weak immune systems
Primary (infectious) encephalitis
Common viruses, including HSV (herpes simplex virus) and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus)
Childhood viruses, including measles and mumps
Arboviruses (spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects), including Japanese encephalitis, West Nile encephalitis, and tick-borne encephalitis
Secondary encephalitis: could be caused by a complication of a viral infection.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.
Encephalitis is a rare yet serious disease that can be life-threatening.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue.
The most common cause is viral infections.
In rare cases it can be caused by bacteria or even fungi.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue.
Primary encephalitis- It occurs when a virus directly infects the brain and spinal cord.
Secondary encephalitis- It occurs when an infection starts elsewhere in the body and then travels to your brain.
Older adults
Children under the age of 1 year
People with weak immune systems
Primary (infectious) encephalitis
Common viruses, including HSV (herpes simplex virus) and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus)
Childhood viruses, including measles and mumps
Arboviruses (spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects), including Japanese encephalitis, West Nile encephalitis, and tick-borne encephalitis
Secondary encephalitis: could be caused by a complication of a viral infection.
in this topic the technique of chest physiotherapy, indications, contradications of chest physiotherapy are explained. different positions used in postural drainage are briefed.
Review on Case Hemisection of the Spinal Cord (Brown Sequard Syndrome)
This case is a trigger in Neuroscience Module in Medical Faculty University of Indonesia
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility and/or feeling. Frequent causes of spinal cord injuries are trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, etc.) or disease (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's ataxia, etc.).
"Demystifying Common Neurological Disorders: A Primer for Future Healthcare Professionals with Dr. Ganesh"
🌐 Greetings, aspiring healthcare professionals! I'm Dr. Ganesh, and today, we're embarking on an educational journey tailored for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, and pharmaceutical sciences. We'll be demystifying some of the common neurological disorders, laying the groundwork for your future careers in healthcare.
A brief presentation regarding etiology , clinical features , and management of chronic limb ischemia. It was presented by our unit at Department of surgery , Patna medical college
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6. DEFINITION
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is
damage to the spinal cord that
results in a loss of function such
as mobility or feeling.
7. TYPES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Complete Spinal Cord Injuries
Complete paraplegia is described as
permanent loss of motor and nerve
function at T1 level or below, resulting in
loss of sensation and movement in the
legs, bowel, bladder, and sexual region.
Arms and hands retain normal function.
13. RISK FACTORS
Men
Young adults and seniors
People who are active in sports
People with predisposing conditions
14. CAUSES:
Bullet or stab wound
Traumatic injury
Electric shock
Extreme twisting of the middle of the body
Landing on the head during a sports injury
Fall from a great height
16. CERVICAL (NECK) INJURIES
Breathing difficulties
Loss of normal bowel and bladder control
Numbness
Sensory changes
Spasticity (increased muscle tone)
17. THORACIC (CHEST LEVEL) INJURIES
Loss of normal bowel and bladder control
Numbness
Sensory changes
Spasticity (increased muscle tone)
Weakness, paralysis
18. LUMBAR SACRAL (LOWER BACK)
INJURIES
Loss of normal bowel and bladder control (you may
have constipation, leakage, and bladder spasms)
Numbness
Pain
Sensory changes
Weakness and paralysis
26. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Blood pressure changes - can be extreme
(autonomic hyperreflexia)
Chronic kidney disease
Complications of immobility:
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary infections
Skin breakdown
Contractures
27. Increased risk of urinary tract infections
Loss of bladder control
Loss of bowel control
Loss of sensation
Loss
of sexual functioning (male
impotence)
33. Impaired physical mobility related to
loss of motor function
Fluid
volume deficit related to
decrease LOC
Risk
for injury related to loss of
motor function
34. Urinary retention related to level of injury
Risk for Impaired skin integrity related to
trauma
Knowledge deficit regarding the treatment
modalities and current situation.
Anxiety related to outcome of diseases as
evidenced by poor concentration on work,
isolation from others, rude behaviour