Spinal Cord Injury
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A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves that runs through the spine and transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Depending on its level and severity, it may alter movement, sensation, or other functions below the affected area.
Common causes: It is frequently due to trauma, such as accidents or falls, although it may also arise from diseases, infections, or processes that compress the cord.
Possible presentations: It may cause loss of strength, alterations in sensation, tingling, or difficulty controlling certain body functions.
When to see a doctor? In the face of a significant blow to the back or the appearance of weakness or loss of sensation, care is required without delay. The neurosurgeon assesses the spinal cord injury and defines the most appropriate approach for each case.
Data on 90 doctors who treat spinal cord injury
Which specialist treats spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can affect movement and sensation. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of injury. If you had back trauma with weakness, numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, see this specialist right away.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spinal cord injury
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Frequently asked questions
What is spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves that runs through the spine and transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Depending on its level and severity, it may alter movement, sensation, or other functions below the affected area.
Which doctor treats spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can affect movement and sensation. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of injury. If you had back trauma with weakness, numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, see this specialist right away.