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Central cord syndrome (CCS) is the most common form of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). It is characterized by loss of power and sensation in arms and hands. It usually results from trauma which causes damage to the neck, leading to major injury to the central corticospinal tract of the spinal cord. [1]
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes S10-S19 within Chapter XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Geriatric trauma refers to a traumatic injury that occurs to an elderly person. People around the world are living longer than ever. In developed and underdeveloped countries, the pace of population aging is increasing. By 2050, the world's population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. [1]
There is an increased susceptibility amongst older (60+) patients to herniations higher in the neck, especially at C3–4. [23] Symptoms of cervical herniations may be felt in the back of the skull, the neck, shoulder girdle, scapula, arm, and hand. [24] The nerves of the cervical plexus and brachial plexus can be affected. [25]
Risks of cracking your neck often. More than 95% of the time, people cracking their neck or fingers or hands or joints is usually safe, says Dr. Faloon. “There is very little, if anything, that ...
A neck lift is a surgical procedure, so it's not risk-free, and people may experience short-term side effects. "As with any other surgical procedure, a neck lift carries some risks and potential ...
Since there is not a universally accepted classification for neck pain, it is difficult to study the different neck pain types. While neck pain is the second most common cause of disability and cost $100 billion, [2] the NIH budgets only $10 million to the study of neck pain. [3] One of the most common neck pains is between the neck and the ...
A violently ill patient with neck stiffness during the Texas meningitis epidemic of 1911 and 1912. Neck stiffness, stiff neck and nuchal rigidity are terms often used interchangeably to describe the medical condition when one experiences discomfort or pain when trying to turn, move, or flex the neck.