Patient's question:
My younger brother was accidentally hit by a vehicle from their construction site while working there a while ago. As a result, he suffered a comminuted fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebra with complete paralysis. The doctor is wondering, given his current condition, whether he will be able to stand up again if he undergoes surgery or receives a period of physical therapy.Doctor's answer:
Traumatic lumbar fractures caused by external injuries, if the condition is severe and damages the spinal cord, can lead to the recurrence of complete paralysis. The condition is extremely serious, and without active treatment, it can easily result in permanent complete paralysis, rendering the individual unable to live independently.Nowadays, medical technology is quite advanced. As long as you promptly seek a thorough re-examination in the orthopedics department of a reputable Grade III-A hospital, specialized doctors can adopt appropriate conservative or surgical treatments based on the actual condition. Simultaneously, functional rehabilitation exercises can be performed, which may gradually restore the possibility of standing up again.