Spine is the source of carrying electric signals from the Central Nervous system, the various branches are connected to the different body parts. The sense of touch to any part is a part of our central nervous system, which defines our reflexes.
The process is so fast to imagine, for example as soon as you touch a very hot surface like a steam iron, the hand retracts even before the mind can understand what happens, this is all a chain of Central nervous system.
Spine injury can occur majorly due to accident, tuberculosis or body structure eg khyposis.
Khyposis:-When the Vertebra structure is not as per the normal structure, ie a hump is anywhere in the vertebra it corresponds to a threat.The vertebra is not in regular shape it is bent at an angle which causes the hump, the larger this angle the larger will be the threat for a spine injury.
This can be taken care in childhood, if you feel your child has issues with the vertebra you need to consult an Spine orthopedic. Children have soft bones and just supports for back for some months can stabilize and reduce the angle
How kphyosis threatens of Spine Injury.
The kyphotic structure causes the spine to undergo compression, when triggered due to age or an external force the compression will be strong enough to restrict the movement and the function of the body part where compression occurs.
The compression is a condition when the gap for spine is reduced by the degeneration of the vertebra, it causes a force which is transmitted to spine, the spine undergoes compression causing the nerve to malfunction. Thus the signal transferred to the different body parts are reduced or stopped as per the level of compression. If not treated immediately permanent damage can occur leading to reduced motor movements of limbs and even paralysis.
It may start with numbness, loss of power, pain , fever..
If the compression is near neck the symptoms will be weakness in upper limbs and movement in the upper body parts, numbness, loss of muscle power.
If the compression is on lower side, there will be sensation, pain , numbness in the lower limbs. The burning sensation for a prolonged time is a symptom, numbness is another.
If you face any problem of Urine retention or bowel control this is an alarming condition. This needs to be taken care immediately and rush towards the Spine specialist immediately. It is strongly advised that if you have a kyphotic condition you should remain in touch with a Spine specialist or at least have the knowledge of the best known spine surgeon in and around you.
Even though spine injury can be treated with few medicines, physiotherapy and steroids if in initial stage or surgery will be required.If Urine retention occurs it needs immediate surgery or it will cause permanent loss of bladder control.If surgery is carried out within 24 hours there are maximum chances of regaining the power, the later the surgery the less are the chances.
CIC, Catheter are used to pass on urine for the period the power is regained or it remains permanent life long.
( Please read further how to take care of a Urine retention and bowel management)
The purpose is only to create awareness about kyphosis and spine compression, it can be very traumatic if not taken care of.
About Kyphosis you can learn in detail click here There are various surgeries techniques and surgeons in and across the country that carry out these type of cases. Write to me if you need any assistance in detail.
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