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The central nervous system is probably the most important if not
one of the most important organ systems in the body. No wonder medical
professionals are incredibly concerned when a new-born baby becomes
a victim to a spinal cord or brain injury. Though these forms of
injury are rare, they do occur, sometimes with fatal outcomes.
Central nervous system injuries are classified as neural tube defects
and develop within the first few weeks of pregnancy. Mothers often
do not even know that they are pregnant when these issues develop.
The severity of injury ranges and sometimes causes visible abnormalities
in the head or back.
Specifically with brain damage, mild to severe disabilities may
develop. These include mental retardation, seizures and paralysis.
This kind of can be incredibly stressful especially for young families.
Spinal injury leads to paralysis, incontinence, and a loss of sensation
in area below to affected regions. Sometimes the abnormalities result
in only mild symptoms and complications.
Modern technology like Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) has allowed doctors to view pictures of internal organs
and determine exactly what the problem might be, thus giving them
an ability to complete a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
This technology also allows doctors to develop a better strategy
for treatment.
Treatment can come in many forms ranging from therapy to surgery.
In some cases, surgery restores functionality and prevents further
complications, even if the disability is permanent. Depending on
the severity of the injury, individuals may have a better chance
at near-normal childhood development.
Nervous system injuries are characterized by improper development
of the brain or spinal cord. Babies that make it to birth sometimes
do not have the proper amount or level of brain tissue. In some
cases, the condition only affects the bone. These particular cases
do not constitute severe disability. However, there are other cases,
where tissues in the brain or spine are greatly affected. The bone
may not close properly and tissues in the spine become exposed and
damaged.
Central Nervous system injury is very serious. Sometimes these
injuries can be prevented. Doctors who are over worked coupled with
a hospital facility that is understaffed exacerbate already dire
conditions, when there are pregnancy complications.
If this is the case with you, it may be beneficial to protect yourself
by choosing a medical team that you can trust and also exploring
legal options. For more information on birth injury, visit www.birth-injurylawyers.com.
Joseph Devine
Article Source: EzineArticles.com:
Spinal Cord Injury in Infants
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