Diving-related spinal cord injuries can have devastating consequences. When accidents occur during dives, the impact forces on the spine can cause severe damage to the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis or loss of sensation below the injury site. #diving #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #doctor #summerfun | Dr. Joe, MD

Every spinal cord injury is a different beast, but it’s important to remember is that the ability to walk does not solve the affect an SCI has on a persons independence or quality of life. Irwin has central cord syndrome. This is the most common type of incomplete spinal cord injury. It usually occurs as a result of a hyperextension injury, and the compression force causes a hemorrhage in the centre of the spinal cord. The descending neural pathways that control movement of the upper limbs have