what happens tro you when you get a L3 L4 spinal cord injury?

Answer 1

any number of things. L=lumber region of the spine.

Answer 2

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Thoracic spine injuries may be caused by hyperflexion, hyperextension, rotation, lateral tilt, shearing, or any combination of these mechanisms of injury. Because the inherent thoracic kyphosis mutates axial loading force into a hyperflexion injury, bursting fractures do not occur in the thoracic spine. However, the thoracolumbar spine (T10-L2), being transitional between the thoracic and lumbar spines, is capable of voluntary straightening. Consequently, bursting fractures do occur at this level.

All thoracic dislocations (fig. T04, T03) and fracture dislocations are considered mechanically unstable. Neurologic instability is dependent on the presence of neurologic findings.

On the lateral projection, the upper 3-4 thoracic segments are typically not visible because of the superimposed density of the shoulders. The thoracolumbar junction is typically obscured by the density of superimposed subdiaphragmatic structures with thoracic spine technique. Therefore, a collimated (“coned down”) lateral radiograph, centered on T12 and using lumbar spine technique, is commonly required for optimum visualization of the segments.

The swimmer’s view provides only limited visualization of the upper thoracic segments, particularly the posterior elements, because of superimposition of ribs. Oblique views of the thoracic spine have been replaced by CT.

If the upper thoracic or thoracolumbar vertebrae are not adequately visualized by conventional radiography, and a clinical or radiologic reason exists for further imaging, CT is indicated.

Even displaced thoracic fractures or fracture dislocations (fig. T06, T05) may be subtle on both AP and lateral radiographs. On the AP radiograph a paraspinal hematoma, which may be unilateral (fig. T06) or bilateral (fig. T02) and is typically focal, may be the most obvious or only sign of injury.

Answer 3

This can vary greatly and you really should talk to the doctor about not ask people here who do not know the specific situation.