Spinal cord injuries are life-changing events that can significantly impact an individual's mobility, sensation and quality of life. These injuries occur when there's damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. The aftermath of sustaining...
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2 common causes of spinal cord injuries at work
Not many things are as fulfilling as having a job to look forward to every morning. But every workplace comes with its share of hazards. From faulty equipment to unsafe conditions and lack of proper gear, workplace hazards can lead to serious injuries. And one of the...
The psychological impact of becoming a quadriplegic
If an accident at work leaves you or a loved one a person with quadriplegia, it can have a profound psychological impact. Many people find themselves feeling angry, depressed, and isolated. It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that you will never be...
Living with paralysis after a workplace accident
A workplace accident like a fall can result in injuries to the spinal cord. Depending on the extent of such injuries, workers who suffer trauma to the spinal cord may suffer partial or total paralysis. Life may never be the same again. The spinal cord is a complex...
3 long-term consequences of a spinal cord injury
If you suffer an injury to your spinal cord, the physical consequences may be permanent. The specific medical prognosis for a spinal cord injury depends on its location and severity. Those with incomplete injuries may be able to regain some lost function or sensation,...
Common types of paralysis linked to workplace injuries
When you leave home for work each morning, you hope to have a fruitful day, collect your wage and return home to your loved ones safe and sound. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen. From minor slips to catastrophic incidents, a workplace accident can turn an...
3 massive, secondary expenses from workplace spinal injuries
A spinal cord injury can mean lifelong limits on your work and your lifestyle. A complete injury will end your sensation and motor control below the site of the injury. An incomplete injury may affect your strength, balance or function despite not resulting in total...
Non-paralyzing spinal cord injuries still cost thousands in care
Spinal cord injuries vary dramatically. Everything from the nature of the damage to the spinal cord to the location of the injury will influence how serious the effect is on the person. The most serious spinal cord injuries are complete injuries that fully sever the...
Caught-between incidents on the job can lead to spinal injury
Your spine serves two important roles. It both supports your body weight and protects your spinal cord. Sadly, workers can experience accidents on the job that injure or even sever their spinal cords. Falls and traumatic, penetrating injuries can cause massive damage...
How the location of a spinal injury affects your prognosis
Workers in a number of different industries can suffer spinal cord injuries on the job through a variety of different circumstances. Those who work in customer service, security or even medicine could suffer a violent attack that results in an injury to the spinal...