What vertebrae do you have to break to be paralyzed?

What vertebrae do you have to break to be paralyzed?

C7 spinal cord injury and other injuries to the lower cervical vertebrae/nerves can result in paralysis and other health complications. The C6 and C7 cervical vertebrae (and the C8 spinal nerve) form the lowest levels of the cervical spine and directly impact the arm and hand muscles.

Why does a neck injury cause paralysis?

The spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and the rest of the body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury is very serious because it can cause loss of movement (paralysis), function, and sensation below the site of the injury.

Where is C6/C7 in your neck?

The C6-C7 disc is 6th cervical disc near the lower part of the neck, near the top of the shoulders. The nerve root that would be affected by the C6-C7 disc herniation controls the arms, the shoulders, the heart, the lungs, and more.

How do I know if my neck is fractured?

Common symptoms include:

1. Pain (may be severe) and tenderness at the fracture site.
2. Decreased range of motion of the head or neck.
3. Reduced muscle control of neck muscles.
4. Trouble swallowing or breathing.
5. Swelling over the affected area.
6. Decreased mobility.
7. Radiating pain down head, neck, arms, or legs.

How Serious is a C6 fracture?

A C6 spinal cord injury affects the cord near the base of the neck. Injuries to this area of the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation or function of everything in the body from the top of the ribcage on down, including all four extremities.

What are the top 5 most painful bones to break?

Here’s a look at some of the bones that hurt the most to break:

• 1) Femur. The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the body.
• 2) Tailbone. You could probably imagine that this injury is highly painful.
• 3) Ribs. Breaking your ribs can be terribly distressing and quite painful.
• 4) Clavicle.