Symptoms of CERVICAL SPINE, HYPERFLEXION INJURY
Hyperflexion injuries of the cervical spine produce neck pain, muscle spasm and rigidity of the neck. If the nerves exiting the spine are injured, various degrees of weakness, numbness or pain commonly involve portions of the upper extremities. When the spinal cord is affected, similar loss of function can involve not only the arms, but also the legs, the bladder, the bowel and sexual function.
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