Symptoms of HYPEREXTENSION INJURY OF THE SPINE
Localized pain at the site of injury is common. Muscle spasms may develop in response to the injuries or in response to irritation or damage of the nerves and spinal cord. Swelling is common. Limited, if any, motion tends to occur at these damaged areas of the spine. If the spinal cord or nerves are damaged, various degrees of neurological loss will occur. This usually entails weakness, sensory loss, tingling, disturbances of gait, and possibly dysfunction of bowel, bladder and sexual function.
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