S14: Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
S14.0: Concussion and oedema of cervical spinal cord
The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles.
When the spinal cord in the neck is injured, there can be a variety of symptoms. You may no longer be able to move your arms or legs properly, for example. One may no longer properly feel touch, heat or pain in some parts of the body. Certain bodily functions, such as passing water and emptying your bowels, may also be affected. You may also no longer be able to breathe properly on your own.
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