A spinal injury is a trauma to the spinal column, which preserves its integrity, but there are morphological changes in the spinal cord. This damage most often happens due to a strong impact, falling, squeezing, while playing sports.
Symptoms of a bruise of the spine
In case of trauma the following occurs:
- soreness of different intensity;
- the appearance of edema, redness, bruising in the place of injury;
- impaired movement.
Depending on the location of the injury, such manifestations can also be observed:
- violation of the sensitivity of the limbs;
- violation of defecation, urination;
- change in muscle reflexes;
- dyspnea;
- headache, etc.
How to treat a spinal injury?
Immediately after receiving the injury, the victim should be provided with peace, immobilization of the damaged area with a tight bandage. Also, the measures of pre-hospital care in this case include applying a cold compress. As soon as possible, you should seek medical help, carry out a series of diagnostic studies to assess the condition of the vertebrae, spinal canal, spinal cord.
Treatment for a bruise of the spine is complex. Medicamental therapy may include the use of the following drug groups:
- analgesics;
- anticoagulants ;
- angioprotectors;
- antibiotics, etc.
It requires refusal of exercise, strict bed rest, in certain cases - wearing special corsets or collars. Sometimes surgical intervention is required. During the recovery period, massage , physiotherapy, physiotherapy sessions are prescribed.
Consequences of a bruise of the spine
As a result of a severe bruise of the spine, the following complications may develop:
- paralysis or paresis of limbs;
- incontinence of feces, urine;
- rachiocampsis;
- loss of sensitivity of the skin;
- coma.