Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
September 12th, 2008 . by adminInjuries to the spine can range from a mild musculoskeletal sprain or strain, to the catastrophic, including permanent paralysis or even death. Due to the potential for permanent or life threatening consequences, all spinal injuries should be treated immediately by qualified medical professionals. Injuries to the neck, or cervical region, are very importantsince there is a potential risk of damage to the spinal cord.Any neck injury can have devastating if not life threateningconsequences. High-speed transportation as well as leisure-timeadventures have increased the number of serious neck injuriesand made us increasingly aware of its consequences.Surveillance systems and epidemiological studies are importantprerequisites in defining the scope of the problem. Injuries to the intestine and urinary bladder may occur. Infection of the incisions or to the spine is rare, but can occur. Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome is another variant of spinal stenosis that needs to be studied separately.