V. SYDULU NAYAK
Founder & Managing DirectorSpinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury services aim to provide comprehensive care and support to individuals who have experienced damage to their spinal cord. These services typically include specialized medical treatment, rehabilitation programs, assistive devices, and adaptive technologies to maximize functional independence and improve quality of life. Additionally, psychological counseling and social support are crucial components to help individuals and their families cope with the emotional and social challenges associated with spinal cord injuries.
TYPES OF SPINAL CORD INJURIES
There are many different types of spinal cord injuries. Usually, doctors will categorize them into complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries.
A complete injury is one in which a person loses all feeling and control of the body below the spinal cord injury. A person with an incomplete spinal cord injury may still have some feeling in or control of the affected areas.
The location of the injury also determines its type. There are four sections of the spinal cord:
- Cervical spine (vertebrae C1 through C7, which contain a total of eight cervical nerve roots)
- Thoracic spine (vertebrae T1 through T12)
- Lumbar spine (vertebrae L1 through L5)
- Sacral spine (vertebrae S1 through S5)
Each of the four sections controls different parts of the body. In most cases, a person will lose some or all control and feeling in the limbs that are below the spinal cord injury.