APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Spinal fracture symptoms vary based on the severity and location of the injury. Not all fractures result in a spinal cord injury and rarely is the spinal cord completely severed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Depending on what caused your spinal fracture-and which type of fracture you have-you’ll still be able to walk with a broken back. It might be painful (or make your pain worse), but if your fracture wasn’t caused by sudden trauma, it’s likely you’ll still be able to move.

Detailed explanation-3: -A fractured vertebra has the potential to heal regardless of your age, the severity of the fracture, and whether you have other medical conditions. In order to give the bone time to heal, your doctor may recommend that you avoid all high impact activities, including sports and exercise.

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, injuries to the cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are far more likely to cause paralysis than injuries to other spinal cord regions. High-cervical nerve (C1-C4) injuries often cause paralysis in the arms, hands, or legs, but they can also cause difficulty breathing or controlling bowel or bladder movements.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spine fractures can be painful, but those that develop gradually may cause no symptoms at first. Some people realize they have a compression fracture only when it’s detected by an X-ray performed for another reason. If the fracture progresses, a person may experience dull back pain that gets worse during movement.