Selkäydinvaurioissa
Selkäydinvaurio, or spinal cord injury, refers to damage to the spinal cord that results in temporary or permanent changes in strength, sensation, and function. The injury can be complete, where the spinal cord is severed and all function below the injury level is lost, or incomplete, where some signaling pathways remain intact.
Causes of spinal cord injuries are diverse. The most common are motor vehicle accidents, falls from height,
Diagnosis is typically made by neurological examination, imaging studies such as MRI, CT scans, and sometimes
Treatment involves early spinal stabilization, often with surgical decompression or instrumentation. High-dose methylprednisolone has been used
Prognosis depends on injury completeness, level, and promptness of care. Individuals with incomplete cervical injuries may
The global incidence of spinal cord injury is estimated at 10–40 cases per million people per year.