SPINAL INJURY CARE

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes paralysis in most cases. Paralysis can involve the loss of control, function, and sensation in one or more limbs, but it need not affect the entire body.

In Australia, the majority of spinal cord injuries are caused by accidents and traumatic injury, but certain diseases, such as cancer and polio, can also cause them. It is essential to enlist the aid of NDIS service providers who can arrange Spinal Injury Care services in order to promote supported independence.

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Effects of Spinal Injury

Paralysis is the primary long-term effect of spinal cord injury, but there are other effects as well. The effects of Spinal Injuries vary from person to person.

When the spinal cord is damaged, it cannot properly transmit the brain’s messages throughout the body, resulting in various forms of paralysis. Typically, SCI causes paralysis from the injury site and below.

Paraplegia is caused by injury to the spinal cord below the level of the chest, resulting in loss of function in the legs and feet.

A spinal cord injury above the chest causes quadriplegia or tetraplegia, which affects the arms, hands, legs, and torso. Some types of upper SCI may necessitate the use of a ventilator or assistance with speech and communication.

Not all Spinal Injury Patients involve the complete severing of the spinal cord (‘complete’ SCI). In ‘incomplete’ SCI, the spinal cord may be crushed or bruised, but some brain signals are still able to reach the brain. This is why some individuals with SCI have some sensation or movement in the affected area.

Other effects of a damaged spinal cord include:

Changes were observed in blood pressure and temperature
Changes were observed to sexual and reproductive capabilities
Gastrointestinal issues, including bladder and bowel control loss
Breathing difficulties
Pressure sores spasms
A sharp or burning pain resulting from nerve damage (known as neuropathic pain)
Reduced immune function and an increased likelihood of developing certain cancers
Impact mental health

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