Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. What should I do if there is no effect after spinal cord injury surgery?Doctor's answer:
Spinal cord injury is very difficult to fully recover from. Surgical intervention is merely to perform a decompression of the spinal canal, eliminating control over the spinal cord, which is ineffective for the injury itself. Severe injuries cannot be fully recovered from and may leave behind sequelae, leading to symptoms such as complete paralysis and incontinence of urine and feces. Further treatment is required after surgery, including the use of many anti-inflammatory and dehydrating medications, as well as neurotrophic drugs such as mouse nerve growth factor and gangliosides. Acupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen therapy can also provide some help for full recovery. Additionally, it is important to actively move the limbs to prevent joint stiffness and muscle atrophy from recurring.