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C6, C7, C8 Definitions. Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Recovery.
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- Опубліковано 22 січ 2020
- C6 Vertebrae Injury, C7 Vertebrae Injury, and C8 Injury are all defined. C6, C7, & C8 Anatomy is described. Cervical Spinal Injury treatments, as well as C6 Vertebrae, C7 Vertebrae, C8 Level recoveries are all discussed.
C6 Spinal Vertebra Defined
The C6 spinal vertebra is part of the cervical spinal cord, located in the lowest region of the neck. The C6 nerve roots, which exit the spinal column between the C6 vertebra and the C7 vertebra, directly affects the control of the muscles in the forearms and wrists.
C7 Spinal Vertebra Defined
The C7 vertebra sits directly below the C6 spinal vertebra and is part of the lower levels of the cervical spine, near the base of the neck. It is the last vertebral level in the cervical spine column, which includes levels C1 - C7.
C8 Spinal Nerve Defined
The C8 level corresponds to the region in which nerve roots exit the spine between the cervical spine's C7 vertebra and the thoracic spine's T1 vertebra. There is not a corresponding vertebra for C8. This nerve root is responsible for controlling muscles in the fingers and hands.
Functions of C6, C7, and C8
These vertebrae protect the spinal cord, including the C8 nerve. Each vertebrae has a hollow, bony tunnel called the spinal canal which shields the spinal cord. The locations of C6 and C7 vertebrae allow them to support both the neck and the head. In addition to supporting the head, the cervical spinal column also allows for the neck and head’s range of motion.
The C6 also provides blood flow to the brain. The vertebra has openings to allow blood vessels to travel through it to the brain.
The C8 spinal nerve allows the brain to send motor controls for muscle movements. The C8 nerve helps control the hands, including finger flexion (handgrip) and the forearm.
Causes of Cervical Spinal Injuries
The most common causes of cervical spinal cord injuries are:
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Falls
• Trauma
• Tumors
• Disease
• Birth defects
C6, C7, and C8 Injury Symptoms
Symptoms of a C6 Level Spinal Cord Injury
C6 injury symptoms may be experienced on one or both sides of the body, depending upon the extent of the damage. Survivors of injuries at this level may be able to drive a modified car with hand controls.
Patients with spinal cord tissue or nerve damage near the C6 vertebra often experience a false case of carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient will likely have numbness and / or tingling in the fingers, hands, and arms. Therapy, such as C6 spinal cord injury exercises, may address these issues.
The patient may also experience the following:
• Paralysis in the legs, torso, and/or hands
• Inability to control nerves that impact wrist extension
• Inability to control bladder and bowel function
• Ability to speak, but breathing may be taxed
Symptoms of a C7 Level Spinal Cord Injury
Having C7 vertebrae pain is an indicator of damage to this vertebrae. A survivor of a C7 SCI will likely have full neck movement but may sense tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers, as well as referred pain in the shoulder blade.
Symptoms of a C7 SCI include:
• Burning pain in the shoulder blade and/or back of the arms (triceps)
• Some ability to extend shoulders, arms, and fingers but dexterity may be compromised in the hands and/or fingers
• Lack of control of their bowels and bladder
• Breathing may be taxed though the patient should not need ventilation
Symptoms of a C8 Level Spinal Nerve Injury
Types of spinal cord injury to this area have similar symptoms to those at the C6 and C7 levels. Depending upon the completeness, a C8 injury will lead to paralysis of the legs, trunk, and hands, with patients maintaining shoulder and arm movement.
Treatment for C6, C7, & C8 Injuries
Treatment for these types of spinal cord injury are aimed at retaining as much function as possible while regaining lost function. Several therapy options may be tried to aid in spinal cord damage recovery.
• Physical therapy is a very important part of recovery. The patient will need to maintain any function not lost by the cord damage, as well as try to regain function. For instance, C7 and C6 spinal cord injury exercises may help speed up recovery.
• Surgery is done to stabilize the area around the spinal cord damage. The nerves around the damage are decompressed in hopes of relieving some of the symptoms. Fusion is then achieved by fixing the areas in and around the spinal cord damage.
• Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs are implemented to aid in recovering as much motor and / or sensory function as possible by reducing the inflammation in the area of cord damage.
Mental therapy for a C8 injury and vertebrae damage is also a very important part of treating a spinal cord injury patient. The therapist can help the patient deal with the emotional side of recovery.
What is great viewing of spinal cord injuries. I just had two levels fused and that was less than a month ago. Walking around the track today with no problem and feeling much better. C4 C5, and C6 or fused. I still have stenosis severely at level C7, T1 as I walk, I could feel the tingling on the left side of my trap and UTS with some tricep issues. We will be going back to this beautiful surgeon once again to address that next year I am truly blessed. Thank you again for such a great video.
Good Info,
These spinal cord injuries are no joke, the doctor tried to do carpal tunnel surgery which I luckily declined. The Phalen and Tinel test for carpal tunnel can give a false indication since you are raising your arms impacting this area of your neck. If you experience numbness, it could be coming from C6-C8.
Thank God you’re okay. I wasn’t so lucky as I was misdiagnosed, sent home and suffered a full on spinal cord stroke. I’m now a quadriplegic but in God’s timing I’ll see my full healing
@@TionDaDon How are you now bro 😥
Hi so what do you do for the c6-c8 issue, I’m having the c6/c7 causing numbness and tingling in arm and fingers
@@iuhnew how feel now?
Many thanks to jenkemjones for the kind, hopefull comment😁👍👍 A bit of positivity is sometimes hard to come by in the world of parts ligation !! I am truly glad that you sent me the warm comment!! I will try to pay it forward.🤓🤓🤗
I have 4 cervical surgery and thank God IAM still walking
They take c4,5,6
Any updates
Thank you for this video. I have been jacked up and fused for many moons C5-T2. I experience banding around wrist, digits numb tingles, weakness, especially in my dominant hand/arm, like Carpal Tunnel, memory fog and concentration as well as shakiness similar to Parkinson’s. You helped set my mind at ease knowing what I thought all along. Nerve Damage in addition to Arthritis Damage and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the body, doesn’t do these cervical nerves/discs/vertebra any favors.
Glad you enjoyed the video, however it isn't medical advice if you have concerns a doctor will put your mind further at ease and should be able to provide specific direction to help you.
My Quadriplegia was caused by an abscess forming in my spinal column and it smashed my spinal cord. I have alot of shoulder \ arm \ neck hot, burning sensation. It travels down my spine and the same pain in my hips. The hips Pain and swelling cut off much of the blood flow to my legs and eventually they were both amputated😥😢😩.
I've adapted to the short stumps but they brought along some problems of their own.😖
6,7,8 Quadriplegia is not fun but a positive attitude helps with EVERYTHING !!! Good luck to you all !!! I know that we're not going through this process alone . Thank you all for the info that you have posted, it helps me tremendously.!!
I'm diagnosed with mild ASD. I have a perfect pitch, and creative while being eccentric. I complain too much defilently. I always had good health.
Can cervical spinal stenosis with nerve impingement at c5 c6 c7 cause feet to burn and tingle?
The bladder problem, what if you only have accidents with inability to hold once you feel like you need to go? Wouldn't I also have trouble with the the other place, like Colin?
How you feel now ? I hap wipslash caused c6 7 and d5 to fracture same bladder problem and more to the vision and hearing and problems walking im only two month and half now...
Im here becoz of doc krizelle luna, get well soon doc!🙏
Very informative, thank you. Every year, it seems, since an injury in 2007, I do something that pinches or re-injures c6-8. I’m supposed to schedule carpal tunnel surgery soon but my nerve pain in my arm pit and tricep forced me to urgent care. Going to rethink the carpal tunnel surgery. Starting therapy for my neck soon.
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Why does cervical spine affect the bowel and bladder? unless it is cervical myelopathy, it is peripheral nerve it shall only affect the sensory, myotome, and the reflex in that corresponding dermatomes
Very informative Thankyou.
Very informative, thank you!
Doesn't the C6 spinal nerve exit between c5 and c6 cervical vertebrae
I have a c7 injury when I was 15 IAM 54 now and get pain back of neck I can still walk but can't lift heavy things
Would Botox be a good idea to relax trap muscles from a C7 injury?
How did u get c7 injory
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY,, is also very useful
a.a sir
It hasnt helped for me.Therapy will not stop the herniated discs from pressing into the spinal cord.Ive rolled the ball up and down the wall and everything the therapists asked.Its made it worse for me.Might help for others with less severe spinal injuries though.
@@jenkemjones68 You can go for Artificial disc replacement in Germany.
@@brutallyhonestguy5985 Thank you.I finally got titanium disc replacements here in Alabama 3 months ago.I feel so much better now.
@@jenkemjones68any updates
I am listening and reading.......i have broken C6 in front. Broken C7 at the back an the part of te veryabra none stick to the shoulder. Thank you Lord , i van walk. I do have nerve problen in the right arm and hand.
What happens over time......the hand and vore arm and middle finger, ring-and pinkie stays num. What is possible for me? Thank you for your video.
Strictly follow the treatment plan your neurologist gave you. There may be healing of the nerves in your hand and fingers over time, a long time. There may not but you will become more used to how the numbness feels. There are medications that can help with the nerve pain you feel if needed. I'm really glad for you that you are able to walk and function, you were very fortunate.
Any uppdate
@@zuzuspetals9281I have 6 and c7 fracures and some d5 caused by and accident my symtoms are bladder and bowel i can control them but when its time is time i have double vision and ear noises just in the right pretty much. All the right is fuked up resulted in trouble walking and swallowing openning my full mouth my right jaw and speatch are slured prolem with contration i hope u can answer looking forward now its been 2 months nd half of the injery hopefulluly those sumptoms goes away im just texting you with the left hand hopefully i didnt make any .istakes also problems with erection my doc says just do u collar of the neck and back for 6 months and ull be fine but im not sure...
I broke my c7 n a motorcycle accident..was able to avoid surgery thankfully and my neck has good movement but the burning down the triceps and numbness n my hands has been a daily battle..Do u think I'm likely to have these issues for the rest of my life? This video was very informative and comprehensible ty!!
Mark, as we say: every injury and every recovery is different, while there are themes and similarities its difficult to predict how one body will react to trauma compared to another. There is a lot of science we rely on but when it comes to the neuro system there is a lot science hasn't figured out yet. That being said if you want to reach out to us at spinalcord.com we would be happy to discuss your inquiry privately. or email support@spinalcord.com
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Bro my brother has also that problem C6 cervical spine injury and still 2 year not recover
@@javedshekh8569 I had c5 c6 and c7 herniated. Woke up one morning couldn’t move my arm . Thought was a stroke . Went to the doctor and had surgery. Been now six months and the arm still pretty much the same .
@@davidturczak7253 doctor name and adress??
I have 6 and c7 fracures and some d5 caused by and accident my symtoms are bladder and bowel i can control them but when its time is time i have double vision and ear noises just in the right pretty much. All the right is fuked up resulted in trouble walking and swallowing openning my full mouth my right jaw and speatch are slured prolem with contration i hope u can answer looking forward now its been 2 months nd half of the injery hopefulluly those sumptoms goes away im just texting you with the left hand hopefully i didnt make any .istakes also problems with erection my doc says just do u collar of the neck and back for 6 months and ull be fine but im not sure...
Please suggest I injury of c5 fracture
Please help suggest to REQUAVER
I'm here because of doc Luna
This is so painful.No way to get comfortable.My insurance wont authorize a nerve block injection despite my MRI showing compression in several places.Just lost my job and soon my home.
I know what you are going through, it happened to me also. I've never been through a tougher situation in my64 years, ( A quad for almost 11 years, time flies when you're Livin' the Dream, right??) .
Lmk if you need to talk with a survivor and hopefully a future friend??
@@oddquad2010 I finally got the surgery I desperately needed after several days and nights of prayer.It gave me so much relief and I'm getting my life back again now.I can't even fathom being quad however.No matter how bad we think we have it,someone has it worse somewhere else.My hat's off to you and everyone dealing with that situation.Thank you for understanding and I pray nothing but the best for you.
@@oddquad2010how feel now?±
c6 is exiting through c5-c6 vertebrae not c6-c7 if i wasn't mistaken
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Hello, I had fracutre of C6 and was put to home recovery with full movment in arms and legs. Doctors gave me neck collar, Im six weeks into recovery on reacent control examination thay said the bone in recovering in good pace and place.
But last night i felt numbness in arms, firstly in rigst i lost control for couple seconds in usual way it happend before druning the sleep, and it swiftly recovered to full movement. One hour of sleep later it happend again with left arm.
Please im scared, is this normal ? Please answer if you can.
You have my gratitude in front.
Peter, thank you for visiting our page, you may learn more from visiting www.spinalcord.com Unfortunately we are not able to comment on specific injuries and recommend you see a doctor for the appropriate diagnosis.
You are healing right along so I hope that you did not continue to get increased numbness. It has been a year, can we get an update on your condition??
We are all rooting. And praying for your health to return to normal !!!🤓😁🤗
PS :Reply back and I will send you my email address if you want an ear. But I hope your body is o.k. !!
My cousin fractured her c7 so I’m wondering how she will be here. She got into a wreck.
How's she doing now? My cousin fell and most probably also fractured his c7-c8. He'll under go operation today.
What's the update on your cousin?
@@blitzkrieg2682any updates
thank you ❤️
My c7 started hurting a day after I went to a trampoline park and I couldn’t move . It’s been 2 weeks and I feel a little better but it still hurts
Go see a neurologist to have your neck checked. It may save you from further injury later. You might have cracked it or damaged the nerves or disc, but you should have imaging done to be sure. If you couldn't move for any period of time you should see a doctor. My mom had a fall which resulted in quadriplegia, so take any spine injury seriously.
Put a neck brace on NOW and see a Neuro doctor!
My neck is pain plz help
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for the positive feedback.
I met with bike accident on 2017 and my left side ccollar bone got broke and under that crvical nervous got damage c5-c6, c6-c7, c7-d1 got damage but I did my surgery . But my arm muscles has not grown up much and not getting much arm strength and getting problems to. can't lift shoulder up much freely. And got hand weakness. And hand got numbnesscan can you suggest anything. To strength it
Hi Prinston,
Life is beautiful. You have many good things to fulfill. Living in pain really horrible. I advice you to consult the specialist Neurosurgeon that trustable and he will help you to Find out the story of the accident. Then MRI will do as soon as possible . You need a SURGERY to get you better and have a good quality of life again. Nervous system is very important to our body.
Consult up to three expert specialist Neurosurgeon . Don’t waste time for your Health.
Me too I had a mortal accident, broken bones all my cervical spine stenosis, c4-C5 replaced artificial cage titanium, not yet through. My left thoracic outlet Symdrome totally damaged. Fractured dislocated shoulder that intact on my first rib dislocated too. Subclavian artery replaced smaller tube so I am suffering too much of lack of oxygen , swollen arteries, paralyzed my left arm, my vision was affected too.
I’m totally invalid 80% but I am not loosing hope to get back my healthy body. I need two more delicate surgeries regarding to replace the exact size of tube to circulate regularly my blood vessel and produce oxygen normally. I spent all my savings here in Italy but I didn’t feel better. I went in Manila Philippines for Cervical spine surgery and after the complete therapy and recovery, I thank God infinite and my Neurosurgeon because I walk again normally.
I need again huge amount for the two surgeries that I Trust myself, my Surgeon and always FAITH in Our Savior that this coming June I will have my surgeries FINALLY.
Do not live On unhealthy condition and fractured . I will pray for your injuries that you will have the best Neurosurgeon that will give you a good quality of life again and again. Have Faith in God .
Good luck, you need SURGERY the only solution secondary the therapy. Not therapy only but SURGERY first of all. God bless your health. Be strong, and stay safe. You must collaborate to get you better. Ok.
I see reply exists on here but cannot locate it to read it
Any updates
@@mclevel9180I have 6 and c7 fracures and some d5 caused by and accident my symtoms are bladder and bowel i can control them but when its time is time i have double vision and ear noises just in the right pretty much. All the right is fuked up resulted in trouble walking and swallowing openning my full mouth my right jaw and speatch are slured prolem with contration i hope u can answer looking forward now its been 2 months nd half of the injery hopefulluly those sumptoms goes away im just texting you with the left hand hopefully i didnt make any .istakes also problems with erection my doc says just do u collar of the neck and back for 6 months and ull be fine but im not sure...
The chances of you can walk again when you’re spal cord injury C7 C7 t2?
Yes there is a chance. The likelihood depends on the severity of the injury. Check out this video of survivors walking down a red carpet! ua-cam.com/video/l9XSSIx64_A/v-deo.html
There's a book called Built From Broken that may inspire you. Healing is divine. Your body is the technology of its own healing. I know it's hard and things can get very dismal but if it's meaningful to do so, retain your attention on a full recovery.
Any updates
I mean C6 C7
@@asandamfihlo.6366 i can walk i have just fracture to the c6 c7 and l5 im conenserned about the right hand and leg are wereak its only 3 months now since the accident what do u think 😊
Do you know any medication for the tingling feeling in the legs in feet caused by spine ?
Possibly co-codamol (UK), or Tylenol 3. I use this for parathesia in my lower leg. Now, note that ended up the only thing that worked for me when pain is at it’s worst AND specific to me. Talk to your Neuro. as I may not even be understanding what your situation is. We spiners are all different.
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Talk to your doctor about Neurontin or other neuropathy medications. Those may help you. Also there is good information on the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation website.
@@ShaneLOVESfish what
My doctor prescribed me Lyrica(Pregabalin)75mg/2 times daily.It helped with the tingling in my extremities.
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Sir c4c6
I am sorry. My mom was a C-3,4,5 incomplete. It's not easy but there are many adaptable things to help your life improve. I wish you well.
Tourette syndrome caused Mine C2 - T1 I'm 36 An Shell Shocked
Sorry to hear that Jordan, we hope your recovery exceeds all expectations!
@@spinalcord3321 Thank You Very Much I Really Really Appreciate It Very Much I Can't Get Surgery Cause Of The Head Jerking Tic. God Bless.
@@GoodinStrongSonOfGodhow feel now
@@TarikRom-hu3jj I'm Maintaining Still Lose Grip Etc. Trip Often It's More Then My Neck Though Tics Were Very Brutal Growing Up There Not As Bad As Growing Up Was. But I'm Blessed No Matter What I Am GoodinStrong, I Hope Everything Is Going Good For You God Bless 🙏.
@@GoodinStrongSonOfGod i have c6 and c7 fractures and some d5 fracture to back i heard doc says 6 in 5 months ill be fine i got 8nto accident but i cant raise my hand all the way up and my legs are num.. wich i have trouble walking eqr and vision problem along with blader and bowel qnd swallowing problems pretty much all the right is fucked up... i dont know...this sipsplash is crazy its been two month and hhalf now i dont know if i should do another imori of the spine or know...
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