Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 17, 2024 · Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the spinal cord itself or to the bones that surround the spinal cord, known as the vertebrae. Injuries also may happen as a result of damage to the ligaments or disks of the spinal column.
Spinal cord injury - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Aug 17, 2024 · Urgent medical attention is critical to minimize the effects of a head or neck injury. Therefore, treatment for a spinal cord injury often begins at the accident scene. Emergency personnel typically immobilize the spine as gently and quickly as possible.
Syringomyelia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 20, 2024 · Syringomyelia cyst (syrinx) in the spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid usually flows around the outside of the brain and spinal cord. In people with syringomyelia, cerebrospinal fluid collects inside the spinal cord and forms a fluid-filled cyst. The cyst is sometimes called a syrinx.
Spasticity management for spinal cord injury - Mayo Clinic
May 4, 2024 · Spasticity increases muscle tone, which can help with posture and stability after a spinal cord injury. But spasticity also can cause stiffness, pain, muscle spasms, fatigue and other symptoms. It can be hard to perform daily activities such as walking, sitting and sleeping.
Sexuality and fertility management after spinal cord injury
Sep 19, 2024 · Sexuality and fertility management after a spinal cord injury can help people continue to experience sexual pleasure and orgasm. Management strategies may help strengthen your relationship with your partner. Therapies and treatments also can help couples get …
CSF leak (Cerebrospinal fluid leak) - Symptoms and causes
Nov 21, 2023 · The most common symptom of a spinal CSF leak is a headache. These headaches usually: Cause pain in the back of the head. Improve when lying down. Worsen when standing up. May start or worsen when coughing or straining. Rarely, start suddenly. When this happens, it is called a "thunderclap" headache. Other symptoms of spinal CSF leaks may …
Neurogenic bladder and bowel management - Mayo Clinic
Apr 29, 2022 · A spinal cord injury sometimes interrupts communication between the brain and the nerves in the spinal cord that control bladder and bowel function. This can cause bladder and bowel dysfunction known as neurogenic bladder or neurogenic bowel.
Cervical spondylosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 18, 2023 · Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs).
Study finds stem cell therapy is safe and may benefit people with ...
May 23, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated the safety and potential benefit of stem cell regenerative medicine therapy for patients with subacute and chronic spinal cord injury. The results of the phase 1 Clinical Trial of Autologous Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Paralysis Due to Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, known ...
Stem cell treatment after spinal cord injury: The next steps
Jun 27, 2020 · Following promising phase 1 testing, Mayo Clinic is launching phase 2 of a randomized clinical trial of stem cell treatment for patients with severe spinal cord injury. The clinical trial, known as CELLTOP, involves intrathecal injections …