Somebody had an accident and injured the his spine at the level of L1 _S4, what will be the effects?
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This best thing to do is go to the website I am listing below.It fully explains your question.      When you get to the site,scroll down to the bottom of the page on click on SCI info.
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I can assure you that this was one of the first things he discussed with his doctor. Have you told him about your worries? Talk to his (or your) doctor about it if he's sensitive but I'm sure you have absolutely nothing to worry about. The only way it could would be if he still had a serious spinal injury, and then he'd still be in the hospital. This video should help allay your worries... and no, it's not a dirty movie boys, it's a documentary article.
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The effects may vary, by your age, physical fitness and by the type of two-wheel vehicle you are on, or driving. The spinal column of a young person of a physically fit nature, can withstand minor stressful shaking that a bad bumpy road may provide, an older person may not be as tolerating. When you are young and healthy your body can keep up on repairing itself from the minor damages that stress may give you, unfortunately the speed and metabolism slows down with age, therefore when you are much older the body may not be able to repair damaged tissues and bones that make up the spinal column, or any part of the body for that matter, as fast as it could when younger. As i pointed out that the second variable is the type of two wheel vehicle you may be riding on. Bicycles that uses pedals most likely do not have shock absorbers to deal with the stress each bumps the road may offer, but unlike motorbikes that has shock absorbers that can deal with the roads irregularities and minimizing the stress that is passed on to a human body. Therefore, any devices as shock absorbers found on two-wheel vehicles and cars serves that single purpose - to give the rider a comfortable ride on an otherwise, uncomfortable road. So please wear protective gears when riding you bike, and follow rules and common sense on safety, while on the road.\n~meow
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herniated disc 10-12-01. GET A LAWYER! the fact the injury happened on the job is the real issue, not weather or not you are working there now. If wc paid once they will continue until your doctor releases you. If you need surgery find as much about the surgeon as possible. Alot of times ins companies give you to the lowest bidder so be careful. Keep in touch if you need anything, I'm on messenger. Its good to know that you did report it, and start treatment. Chris 26 m GA
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My neck was broken in 3 places.  The surgery was a success.  C-7, T-1, T-2 were fused, much higher than your surgery.  Be aware, when a spinal fusion is done, you lose a bit of height, because the pads between the fused vertebrae are gone.  In my case, it was about 1/2 inch, but that is so much better than having been paralyzed, and I have not had pain since the 2 days immediately after the surgery.
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no. try breaking your back or herniating a disk and causing severe, permanent nerve damage. surprised you didnt think of that yourself.
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4f was the rating someone recieved if they were unfit for service. bad teeth, flat feet, curved spine, etc. would qualify for a 4f
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You can have your legs broke and stretched.  you'll be in traction for a long time.  very painful.
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In addition to the first answer, yes it is where the lowest vertebrae has fused with the sacral bone.  (Meaning tail bone.)  It's not an uncommon thing really.  \n\nIn January of 2005 I had my L4/L5 and L5/S1 (Meaning Lumbar vertebrae #5 and my Sacral bones) fused together intentionally.  This is an area that gets a tremendous amount of stress and pressure, leading to the most common form of lower back pain and back trauma.  It seems your body did the natural thing to strengthen that region - by connecting the two bone sections together to give you a stronger lower back which will help avoid nerve damage from a bulging or ruptured disc.\n\nIt sounds more frightening than it is...but it seems your body had a good defense mechanism.  As long as you're not suffering sciatic pain and muscle weakness in your legs, there's noting to worry about.
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Actually- vetebrae is the plural, not "vertebras".\n\nYou asked if the person got shot... well, the person would likely die from a gunshot wound to the thoracic column.  Not from paralysis or anything like that, but the shrapnel and bone splintering that a gunshot would cause.  The thoracic vertebrae hold the ribs which hold the heart and lungs... if they get pierced it's a bad story after that.\n\nMaybe the better question is "if someone broke their x numbered thoracic vertebrae, what would happen, and does the same hold true for the rest?"\n\nNeglecting the first two cervical vertebrae ( C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) which would cause pretty much instant death if either broke), there is a generalized result.\n\nAt any point the vertebrae break enough to sever or pinch the spinal column, the person would be paralyzed from that point down.  For example- if someone were to sever their spinal cord (break their vertebrae) at C7 (the final cervical vertebral bone), they would be paralyzed from the collarbone (clavical bone) down.  This would include the arms.\n\nIf the person broke a lumbar vertebrae and severed the spinal cord there, they would be paralyzed from the waist down.\n\nWherever the break is, it is always that point down for paralysis (if the spinal cord itself is broken or pinched).\n\nHope this answers your question.
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As i said before get a solicitor and he will look at all the information you have.Sounds to me the solicitor will sue them for negligance.I had a bad fall 7 years ago down a pot hole right outside the bus stop when i was getting off a bus.I had to have a operation to repair a main ligament which came off the lateral side off my ankle.In plaster cast for 6 wks,then physio for 2 mths.The council admitted lybility and i was offered £24,000 which i accepted.Also the council payed all expensies for the operation in a private hospital,physio treatment.You have a strong case here and sounds to me you will be awarded if won alot more then me as i have not goune through all what you have,also all the operations you have had to recieve,and off course your age.Good Luck
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A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into spinal cord tissue. Most injuries to the spinal cord don't completely sever it. Instead, an injury is more likely to cause fractures and compression of the vertebrae, which then crush and destroy the axons, extensions of nerve cells that carry signals up and down the spinal cord between the brain and the rest of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can damage a few, many, or almost all of these axons. Some injuries will allow almost complete recovery. Others will result in complete paralysis.
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If there's any question about how badly hurt the\nemployee is, then call for medical advice.  It's\nthe right thing to do from both a moral perspective\n(ie. you don't want to permanently damage someone\nby moving them if they have a spinal injury) as\nwell as from a legal perspective (ie. you don't\nwant to end up with a lawsuit).  \n\nIt's my opinion that if someone doesn't immediately\njust "get back up" on their own, then they *ought*\nto be checked out by a doctor (because the injury\nis obviously more serious than just a normal trip-and-fall).
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It depends on the intensity of the injury.  But whatever it might be you see your doctor and get the treatment .
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He may be referring to having an "Adjustment"...he'll need to see a qualified Chiropractor for this. Please tell him that he shouldn't have buddies try to do this for him - that can be very dangerous!
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Assuming that the injuries were all caused by the accident and liability is firmly established in your favor -- then you're potentially looking at a million dollar plus verdict.\n\nHowever, there are so many factors that can affect this.  I won't go into them here because it takes at least one hour of attorney time to properly get all the information from you and then advise you of your rights.\n\nFind yourself a personal injury attorney.  Do it now.  You can find one at www.martindale.com for a listing of qualified attorneys in your area.
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not sure but .... Spondylolisthesis can cause spasms that stiffen the back and tighten the hamstring\nmuscles