Spinal cord injury
Spinal Epidural Abscess
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Spinal Epidural Abscess (“SEA”) develops when an underlying infection – most commonly staphylococcus aureus – manifests itself as an abscess in the epidural space within the spinal column. This is considered a neurological emergency which can lead to irreversible neurological deficits if not treated promptly. While anyone can develop SEA, those most at risk include diabetics, IV drug users, and individuals who have a known source of infection. The “classic triad” of symptoms traditionally associated with SEA includes fever, spine pain, and neurologic deficits. However, recent studies show that only a small percentage of SEA…
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What Are Some of the Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Thursday, December 14, 2017. The brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves make up the central nervous system, which controls movement and sensation throughout your entire body. As a result, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are often devastating and can cause the permanent loss of function in certain parts of the body. There are countless ways to sustain an SCI, and damage to the CNS can affect people of all ages at all stages of life; however, members of some demographics are more likely to suffer from a spinal cord injury than others. According to the Mayo Clinic, SCI…
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What Is the Difference Between Partial and Total Paralysis?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are one of the most devastating kinds of injury that you can sustain in an accident, and sadly, they are far more common than they should be. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, there are approximately 8,000 new cases of SCI every year . Roughly 82 percent of these injuries occur in men between the ages 16 and 30. Although sustaining an SCI at any age is devastating, developing one while still fairly young is especially challenging because the lifetime costs associated with treating it are incredibly high. Fortunately,…
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