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  2. Spinal Cord Injury Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury Conditions

Spinal Injuries Scotland supports all people with spinal injury including those that arise from neurological conditions or spinal strokes. Since we are not medically trained we don’t provide medical advice but by joining Spinal Injuries Scotland for free you will receive benefits that include our quarterly magazine and invitations to our events.

Below are details of some of the more common other Spinal Conditions we see although there are other conditions that can affect the spine.

Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition where the nerves at the very bottom of the spinal cord become compressed. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2019

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: SIS Info

Transverse Myelitis

Transverse Myelitis is a neurological condition in which the spinal cord is inflamed. The inflammation damages nerve fibres, and causes them to lose their myelin coating leading to decreased electrical conductivity in the central nervous system. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author:

Brown-Séquard Syndrome

Brown-Séquard syndrome is caused by damage to one half of the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis and loss of proprioception on the same side as the injury or lesion, and loss of pain and temperature sensation on the opposite side as the lesion. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2019

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: Graeme Quinn

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare and serious condition of the peripheral nervous system. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks part of the nervous system. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2019

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: SIS Info

Conus Medullaris Syndrome

Here a fracture of the T11/T12 vertebra has damaged the spinal cord at the level of the 5th Lumbar nerve. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Author: SIS Info

Posterior Cord Syndrome

This is a very rare incomplete injury and usually is caused by a medical mishap such as a tumour or lack of blood supply. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Author: SIS Info

Anterior Cord Syndrome

Caused by the fractured vertebra crushing the front of the spinal cord. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Author: SIS Info

Central Cord Syndrome

As we get older we develop arthritis in our neck with the ligaments, discs and joints of the neck stiffening, and osteophytes (extra bone formations) forming within the spinal canal. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Author: SIS Info

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  • Conus Medullaris Syndrome

    Here a fracture of the T11/T12 vertebra has damaged the spinal cord at the level of the 5th Lumbar nerve.

  • Posterior Cord Syndrome

    This is a very rare incomplete injury and usually is caused by a medical mishap such as a tumour or lack of blood supply.

  • Anterior Cord Syndrome

    Caused by the fractured vertebra crushing the front of the spinal cord.

  • Central Cord Syndrome

    As we get older we develop arthritis in our neck with the ligaments, discs and joints of the neck stiffening, and osteophytes (extra bone formations) forming within the spinal canal.

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  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Spinal Injuries Scotland is a charity that wants to make a difference in society. We are ambitious to achieve positive change so that people with a spinal cord injury can live their daily lives in a more equal environment.

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    Stay at Clober Farm

    Clober Farm is a converted farmhouse which has been transformed into a fully accessible living accommodation and accessible garden with patio area and raised beds, designed with the wheelchair user in mind. Close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Open all year.

  • Contact us

    Our main office is based in Glasgow. Our Peer Support Volunteers are in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) 5 days a week. We have 6 Peer Support Advisors based in Inverness, Aberdeen, and Dumfries and the Borders.

  • Peer Support Volunteers

    All our volunteers are affected by SCI in some way, whether they have sustained a SCI themselves or are friends and family with someone who has.

  • Management Team

    Our directors have a diverse range of skills including nursing, IT and PR.

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  • FACE-TO-FACE COFFEE MEETS ARE BACK!

    FACE-TO-FACE COFFEE MEETS ARE BACK!

    FACE TO FACE COFFEE MEETS We are over the moon to welcome you back to our face-to-face peer support coffee meets. Not to worry though, our virtual meets will continue to go ahead too!

  • Castle Semple BBQ and Watersports Day 2023

    Castle Semple BBQ and Watersports Day 2023

    We are hosting our annual BBQ and activities day at Castle Semple. Come along and try kayaking, hand biking, sailing and canoeing totally free!

  • What is a spinal injury

    What is a spinal injury

    What is a Spinal Cord Injury? Learn about The Spine and it's different Vertebra, the Spinal Cord and the nerves within it and the effects of Paralysis.

  • Patrons and Ambassadors

    Our patrons are a source of support and encouragement for Spinal Injuries Scotland. HRH The Princess Royal regularly attends our events.

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