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Why Is My Spinal Cord Bruised And Has No Sensation From Shoulder To Foot?

C-4, removed 1/2, C5-6 fused from front (neck entry) was supposed to have diskectomy. Now have a bruised spinal cord, no heat/cold sensation from shoulder down to foot. cant lift leg with 1# weight. can t feel anything vaginally, somewhat when urinate/bowel movement ( which keeps being green). What kind of doctor do i talk to about my problems, my orthopedic surgeon said he would do another mri in six weeks after surgery, been 5 since, started strengthing therapy, but no answer as to getting my senses back on my right side.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Probably posterior cords of the spinal cord (neural pathways responsible for sensitivity) are damaged/compressed. Physical therapy is the main possible way to get improved. If compression is still present after the MRI, decomposing spinal cord may be necessary.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Why Is My Spinal Cord Bruised And Has No Sensation From Shoulder To Foot?

Hello, Probably posterior cords of the spinal cord (neural pathways responsible for sensitivity) are damaged/compressed. Physical therapy is the main possible way to get improved. If compression is still present after the MRI, decomposing spinal cord may be necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical