What are the symptoms of sacral nerve damage?

Patients with injuries to the sacral nerve roots may experience:

• Lack of control of bowels or bladder.
• Lower back pain.
• Leg pain, which may radiate down the back of the leg(s)
• Sensory issues in the groin and buttocks area.

What is the sacral spinal cord?

The sacral spine (sacrum) is located below the lumbar spine and above the tailbone, which is known as the coccyx. Five bones that are fused together make up the triangle-shaped sacrum, and these bones are numbered S-1 to S-5.

Is the sacral part of the spinal cord?

The spinal cord is a cylindrical structure of nervous tissue composed of white and gray matter, is uniformly organized and is divided into four regions: cervical (C), thoracic (T), lumbar (L) and sacral (S), (Figure 3.1), each of which is comprised of several segments.

What is the most common cause of injury to the spinal cord?

The most common causes of spinal cord injuries in the United States are: Motor vehicle accidents. Auto and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, accounting for almost half of new spinal cord injuries each year. Falls.

Can the spinal cord regenerate and heal itself?

As we mentioned before, injuries to the spinal cord are extremely complicated, and affect highly individual cells that are so specialized they are unable to repair or regenerate. So the spinal cord can’t heal itself like the other parts of our bodies.

How long does it take for a bruised spinal cord to heal?

How long the symptoms of spinal cord injury last depends on the nature and extent of the injury. Minor bruising may go away over time, although full recovery sometimes takes weeks or months. More serious injuries often will result in permanent loss of function.

What are the symptoms of a spinal injury?

Emergency signs and symptoms. Emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury after an accident may include: Extreme back pain or pressure in your neck, head or back. Weakness, incoordination or paralysis in any part of your body.

What are partial spinal cord injuries?

Partial Spinal Cord Injury And Syndromes Anterior Cord Syndrome. Damage to the anterior (front) of the spinal cord is usually caused by a compression fracture, or by a flexion-rotation force on the spine producing an anterior Brown Sequard Syndrome. Central Cord Syndrome. Conus Medullaris Syndrome. Posterior Cord Syndrome. Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome. Conclusion. Resources.