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Encyclopedia: Spinal Cord Injury

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Spinal cord injury causes myelopathy or damage to white matter or myelinated fiber tracts that carry sensation and motor signals to and from the brain. It also damages gray matter in the central part of the spinal, causing segmental losses of interneurons and motorneurons. Spinal cord injury can occur from many causes, including: , Trauma such as automobile accidents, falls, gunshots, diving accidents, war injuries, stunt devilish materials etc. ,...


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My dog suffers from degenerative myelopathy. Anyone have any ideas on how to help?
I'm not very educated on this disease but the doctor assures me that he is...

I have an almost 12 year old German Shepherd Dog with the same condition. Unfortunately, like MS in humans, you may be able to slow it down with the meds, but...

Asked by cali - 21 months ago

Is dizziness and vertigo a symptom of cervical myelopathy?
I have been having a horrible time with pain, numbness and when I stand up...

very well could be. I was just diagnosed with cervical myelopathy and my symptoms are numbness,tingling,walk as if i am drunk and the dizziness was one of my first signs.I...

Asked by Justin S - 21 months ago

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  • Splint use vs. wheelchair for canine spinal myelopathy - 2 replies

    My 12-year-old male black lab had difficulties walking last week so we were referred to a neurologist... neurologist for an MRI, which showed either spinal inflammation or possibly a tumor, but nothing...

    Jun 29, 2008

  • What to do for 14 year old with Degenerative Myelopathy... - 10 replies

    Hello and thank you for being out there! I don't know how to do this, so pardon me in advance... My dog, MollyBrown, is 14, choc lab/springer mix. Over the course of 2 years, she's lost......

    Mar 13, 2008

  • hope for degenerative myelopathy - 2 replies

    If your dog has been diagnosed with this disease there is HOPE. This doc has 80% succes rate... http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm let all beings be happy

    Nov 27, 2007

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The brain is the most complicated organ in the human body. It is the control center of the body containing billions of nerve cells that coordinate our voluntary and involuntary movements, our thoughts and emotions, and our senses. Learn about the complexities of the human brain in this slide show.

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Back pain is one of the most common complaints for which people see their doctors. Learn about the bones and muscles of your back and understand the most common causes of back pain including strains, sprains, spasms, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.

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