#AskNastassiaIvanova Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering events that leave victims with devastating physical and psychological impairment and disability. More than 85,500 Canadians live with some form of spinal cord injury, and another 4,259 people are injured each year through various types of mishaps, including car crashes, slip-and-fall accidents, and work-related accidents. Damage to the spinal cord can leave a victim with an assortment of mental and physical disorders ranging from chronic pain and discomfort to permanent disability and, in some cases, death. It is essential to understand the effects of a spinal cord injury and how to obtain the ...
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#AskRichardChang If you have lingering pain from a back injury, you are not alone. Almost 85 percent your fellow Canadians will experience an injury or problem with their backs at some point during their lifetimes. The pain and disability associated with an injury to the back can linger for years after an accident and make it difficult to work or engage in normal activities. You could be entitled to receive compensation for a back injury related to your job or one caused by the negligence of another party, such as a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident. A quick guide ...
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#AskJoshuaHimel Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious and life-altering events anyone can experience. The toll they take on the victims and their families goes beyond the $2.67 billion estimated financial cost of these types of injuries in Canada. When an injury is caused by the negligent or intentional conduct of another person or entity, a lawsuit for compensation may be pursued on behalf of the victim. The complex spinal cord The spinal cord extends from the base of the brain approximately 45 cm to 64 cm along the middle of your back to your buttocks. It is encased ...
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#AskZevBergman No one is immune from suffering a spinal cord injury. There are approximately 33,000 people living in Ontario who suffer from the lasting effects of spinal cord injuries with another 600 people each year becoming victims in the province. There are many ways in which damage can be done to the spinal cord, but the two most common causes in Canada are unintentional falls and motor vehicle crashes. Identifying the causes is the first step toward reducing the risk of suffering an injury that could damage the spinal cord. How the spinal cord functions The spinal cord is a bundle of ...
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#AskIsaacZisckind In the majority of cases, spinal cord injuries results physical trauma such as car accidents, slip and falls and sports injuries. When a spinal cord injury occurs usually a doctor who treats the injury will classify it by the nerve location and how much damage there is. By way of background the spinal cord is surrounded by protracted set of rings of bone called vertebrae. The vertebrae and nerves are numbered as following. The cervical area of the spine contain seven vertebrae C1 – C7 and eight cervical nerves C1 – C8. Cervical injuries usually cause loss of function ...
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