Patient's question:
My younger brother had another car accident on his way to work today. He was rushed to the emergency room of the hospital. The doctor informed us that he had spinal cord injury and needed surgery. So now I'm asking the doctor if there are any side effects from spinal cord injury surgery?Doctor's answer:
Surgical treatment for spinal cord injuries caused by trauma may have side effects, which can lead to iatrogenic psychological trauma on the skin and muscle tissues, leaving behind scars post-surgery. However, if surgical treatment is not administered promptly in the case of such injuries, it can easily result in the recurrence of complete paralysis, making the condition even more severe. In comparison, the side effects caused by surgery are negligible. It is essential to follow the doctor's advice and actively cooperate with the treatment to avoid delaying the condition.