The human spinal column is composed of a series of substructures that protect and support the human spinal cord. Traumatic injuries of the spinal cord can result in a wide range of serious consequences, both temporary and permanent, including the loss of sensation bellow the waist or paraplegia , or loss of sensation to all four extremities (arms legs and torso) or quadriplegia. Trauma to the boney structures of the spine or the surrounding ligaments, without impact or injury to the spinal cord, may require open surgical repair in order to reduce or eliminate resulting spinal instability that may leave the central spinal cord vulnerable to future injury. These corrective surgeries include spinal fusions performed by way of wiring or through the installation of rods and bolts. The risks of permanent paralysis involved in any form of spinal surgery are significant and are considered only in cases involving very serious injury.

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