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Spinal Cord Injury, Facts and Figures

A spinal cord injury is a type of damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of movement or loss of sensation. There are approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries each year.

A spinal cord injury that affects only the lower half of the body is called paraplegia. Paralysis that affects both the arms and legs is known as quadriplegia.

Symptoms of a spinal cord injury depend both on the location of the injury and the severity of the injury. Spinal cord injuries may be either traumatic or non-traumatic. A traumatic injury is caused by a sudden blow to the spine which dislocates, compresses, or crushes one or more vertebrae. It is sometimes caused by an act of violence such as a gunshot or knife wound that penetrates the spinal cord. In the elderly, spinal cord injuries are sometimes caused by a fall. Bleeding, swelling, and the accumulation of fluid around the spinal cord may cause additional damage in the days following the injury. A non-traumatic injury can be caused by disease such as arthritis or cancer. It can also be caused by inflammation, infections, or disk degeneration.

Spinal cord injuries can happen to anyone, but certain groups have a higher risk factor than others.

• Almost 80% of all spinal cord injury victims are men.
• Youth between the ages of 16 and 30 are the most commonly affected age group.
• Senior citizens over the age of 60 are another commonly affected group.
• People with a bone or joint disease, such as arthritis or osteoporosis, have a higher incidence of injury.

More information

More information on facts and figures relating to spinal cord injuries can be found at the following resources:

• The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network offers detailed statistical data and information on spinal cord injuries.
• A spinal cord injury fact sheet is available from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
• A free and informative resource for victims of spinal cord injuries and their caregivers is available from SCI Info Pages .
• The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury, Prevention, and Cure is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, care, and cure of spinal cord injuries.
• More information on spinal cord injuries is available from Health Link .

Although many spinal cord injuries are permanent, there is a great deal of research being done on therapies , which include new medications and the transplantation of embryonic cells into the area of the injury. The progress that is being made in these areas offers hope to the victims of spinal cord injuries and their families.