Last post Tue, May 13 2008 5:22 AM by Debbie. 3 replies.
I've never seen my particular questions asked or answered, so here goes....
A person suffers a spinal cord injury. Let's assume the cord has not been completely or partially severed.
1. Does scar tissue form at the site of the injury?
2. If scar tissue forms, is the spinal cord stronger or weaker at the site of injury? Is the scar tissue stronger or weaker than the original tissue?
Anybody know the answers?
Notwheels
If the spinal cord "has not been completely or partially severed" then there is a good chance it is bruised (in a tramatic accident like a ..dive, motorcycle, car...ect.). I assume that bruising the spinal cord could result in some type of scar tissue (like a rip or tear). .If scar tissue did accumlulate I would also assmue that the area might be "stronger". However, scar tissue might also cause decreased sensation and nerve type damage or paralysis (spell check!). I am NOT a doctor just thought about what you asked. Seems logical to me but so does jack daniels. C-6/7 SCI
Hi,
Scar tissue forms where there has been cellular damage within the spinal cord. This scar tissue acts as a barrier to any neurons that might be trying to grow.
The scar tissue I would of thought would be physically tougher, but I'm not sure, as it depends how it's been damaged. Also, following a traumatic injury, small holes can form in the spinal cord at the injury site, and fill with fluid. These holes are called Syringomyeli.
Regards
Simon
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