A spinal cord injury is one of the most dangerous injuries that can be sustained by a person. Depending upon the location and completeness of the injury, spinal cord damage can lead to paralysis and may even be life-threatening. Injuries to the spinal cord in the cervical spine are the most severe and may cause complete tetraplegia. Prevention of a serious spine injury is the best way to protect the spinal cord from being damaged.
The Mayo Clinic reports that spinal cord injuries occur more frequently in people ages 18-35, typically as a result of motor vehicle accidents. The second highest age group in which spinal cord injuries occur is the elderly. The elderly are at a higher risk for falls, which could lead to damage of the spine and spinal cord.
In many cases, there is nothing that the injured person could have done to prevent the injury. It was simply a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And while there is no way to ever 100 percent guarantee your own safety or that of the one you love; there are measures that you can take to increase safety and decrease your chances of sustaining an injury to the spinal cord.
Preventing spinal cord injuries is sometimes impossible, however, there are some general safety practices, which may make them less likely. We do not need to live in constant fear of injury to prevent spinal cord injuries, rather just be aware of what may cause them. You just may end up saving a life.
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