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Why will a c-7 spinal cord injury cause hyperventilation?
Why will a c7 spinal cord injury cause hypoventalation
Which is worse a c6 or c7 spinal cord injury?
The spinal cord does not need to be severed in order to be classified as a spinal cord injury. The C stands for cervical which means it is in the neck. The 6 and 7 are the vertebrae down from the skull. The largest vertebrae on your neck is number 7, so that injury is between that one and the one directly above it. I received a spinal cord injury at 6 and 7 in 1999 in a Ford Explorer rollover accident. My 6 and 7 slid out of place about 70%. Because of the damage done to the nerve cells they died. That is what caused the spinal cord injury.
What structure passes through c1-c7?
The cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are part of the spinal column and the spinal cord passes through them.
What happens when C6 and C7 are crushed?
When the C6 and C7 vertebrae in the cervical spine are crushed, it can lead to significant spinal cord injury and nerve damage. This may result in symptoms such as pain, weakness, numbness, or loss of function in the arms and hands, depending on the severity of the injury. Additionally, it can impact respiratory function if the injury is severe enough to affect the spinal cord's ability to communicate with the diaphragm. Immediate medical attention is crucial to assess the injury and prevent further complications.
What does in mean if C6-C7 broad central disc bulge contacts the anterior spinal cord and could contribute to C7 reticula?
A C6-C7 broad central disc bulge that contacts the anterior spinal cord indicates that the intervertebral disc at this level is protruding into the spinal canal, potentially compressing the spinal cord itself. This contact may lead to symptoms such as pain, weakness, or sensory changes in the upper extremities due to the involvement of the C7 nerve root or reticular formation. It suggests a need for further evaluation and possible treatment to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
At what level of spinal cord injury is full shoulder movement wrist extension and dorsflextion and some finger movement maintained?
This would most likely be at T1, possibly C7.
At the c7-t1 level What does spinal canal and neuroforamina are patent mean?
At the C7-T1 level, when it is stated that the spinal canal and neuroforamina are patent, it means that these structures are open and unobstructed. The spinal canal houses the spinal cord, while the neuroforamina are openings where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column. Patency indicates that there are no significant blockages, lesions, or abnormalities that could compress or interfere with the spinal cord or nerve roots. This is a positive finding, suggesting normal anatomical conditions in that region.
What structure passes through this opening in c1-c7?
Vertebral artery passes through transverse formamina of C1-C6!
What do MRI results mean when they say level C6-C7 demonstrates a small central disc protrusion associated with?
That means there is a bulging disc that is impinging on the central canal (spinal cord) between the vertebral bodies at the C6-C7 levels, which may or may not be symptomatic.
Will your back get better from a c7 injury?
Yes.
What does disk bulge at C6-C7 which effaces the thecal sac with near contact of the spinal cord and appears to produce moderate bilateral foraminal narrowing mean?
A disk bulge at the C6-C7 level indicates that the intervertebral disc has protruded slightly, pressing against the thecal sac, which contains the spinal cord and nerve roots. This bulge is causing moderate narrowing of the foramina, the openings through which spinal nerves exit the spine, potentially leading to nerve compression. The near contact with the spinal cord suggests that there may be a risk of neurological symptoms, such as pain, weakness, or numbness, in the areas served by the affected nerves. Overall, this condition may require monitoring or treatment to alleviate symptoms.
Spinal nerve C8 exit between two vertebrae C7 - C8?
Yes, the spinal nerve C8 exits between the C7 and C8 vertebrae. In the cervical region, there are eight cervical spinal nerves (C1 to C8), but only seven cervical vertebrae. Therefore, the C8 nerve root exits below the C7 vertebra and above the C8 vertebra, which is why it is uniquely positioned.
