The spinal cord relays messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Layers of tissue called meninges and a column of vertebrae (spinal bones) surround and protect the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries come from a sudden, traumatic blow to the vertebrae. The broken bone then damages the spinal cord and its nerves. In rare cases, an injury can completely sever, or split, the spinal cord. A spinal cord injury isn’t the same as a back injury. Back injuries may damage bones or soft tissues in the spine, but they don’t affect the spinal cord. You may need emergency surgery for a spinal cord injury if there’s trauma to another area of the body. Treatment of SCI begins before the patient is admitted to the hospital. Paramedics or other emergency medical services personnel carefully immobilize the entire spine at the scene of the accident. In the emergency department, this immobilization is continued while more immediate life-threatening problems are identified and addressed. If the patient must undergo emergency surgery because of trauma to the abdomen, chest, or another area, immobilization and alignment of the spine are maintained during the operation. Surgery can also address spinal cord damage from broken bones, blood clots, or damaged tissue. Spinal cord injuries can have a profound effect on your life. If you’re dealing with a spinal cord injury, it’s important to have a strong support system.
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