Paralysis after 4-wheeler injury ? Posted: 06-30-07 15:19pm
My daugher crashed her fourwheeler today
and her neck is sore. My husband is
convinced that she needs to see a doctor
because she could wake up paralyzed, is
that really possible, or can it wait until
tomorrow at least? (my daughter says she
doesn't need to go to the hospital)
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General Q and A Answer A3025 Posted: 08-08-07 07:19am
There is no definite answer to your
question without a physical examination.
Any possible injury your daughter
experienced from a contusion of the neck
or head to a more serious injury can be
determined via examination.
Paralysis is possible when there's been an
injury of the spine medulla that passes
through the vertebra, i.e if there's
broken neck (which is not case here)
However, you might schedule a visit to
your doctor in order to exclude the
possibility of more serious injuries.
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