ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -An injury higher on the spinal cord can cause paralysis in most of your body and affect all limbs (tetraplegia or quadriplegia). A lower injury to the spinal cord may cause paralysis affecting your legs and lower body (paraplegia).

Detailed explanation-2: -Strokes and spinal cord injuries are the top causes of paralysis. Other causes include: Autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Brain injuries, including conditions like cerebral palsy.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), the two most common types of spinal cord injuries are incomplete tetraplegia and paraplegia, with incomplete spinal cord injuries accounting for more than 65% of all SCIs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most severe of the spinal cord injury levels. Paralysis in arms, hands, trunk and legs. Patient may not be able to breathe on his or her own, cough, or control bowel or bladder movements. Ability to speak is sometimes impaired or reduced. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Fluid-filled cavities. Blockage of blood supply. Vitamin deficiency. Autoimmune diseases. Multiple sclerosis. Syphilis.