Spinal Cord Injury - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which doctor should you consult for a spinal cord injury?

A: An orthopedic surgeon has to be consulted.

Q: What is sacral sparing?

A: In cases of incomplete spinal injuries, sometimes the skin sensation in the areas with sacral nerves is preserved in spite of the loss of sensation above the sacral region.

Q: How is the prognosis of a spinal cord injury?

A: The doctors may not be not able to give the prognosis immediately after the treatment.

Q: Do spinal cord injuries have a cure?

A: There is no cure but with the available treatment and rehabilitation measures, many patients with spinal cord injury can lead a productive life.

Q: Is a severed spinal cord repairable?

A: It is not repairable but with the available treatment and rehabilitation measures, many patients with spinal cord injury can lead a productive life. Scientists are working on how to stop the nerve cell death and promote nerve regeneration after spinal cord injury.