Results of spinal cord injuries

Injuries to different regions of the spinal cord can cause different levels of severity in loss of motion or sensation.

Paralysis in arms, hands, torso and legs. Patient may need help breathing. C1 – C4 Patient can raise arms and bend elbows. Likely to have some or total paralysis of wrists, hands, torso and legs. C5 Typically paralysis in hands, torso and legs. Can...