Johnny was in a freak traumatic accident where he suffered b

Johnny was in a freak traumatic accident where he suffered bilateral transection of the spinal cord at C7. Discuss the impact of this injury on the sensory and motor branches of the nervous system.

Solution

The following are the impacts of the C7 bilateral transection:

Bilateral transection of the C7 vertebra involves dislocation of the cervicothoracic junction between C7 and T1 vertebrae. Since C7 communicates with tricep muscle, the person may have an affected tricep. He may have tingling sensation and numbness in the hands and fingers. The other conditions include the following:

* Pain in the shoulder blade

* burning sensation in the triceps and shoulder blade

* Compromised ability to move shoulders, arms, and fingers

* Difficulty in breathing

* Loss of control on bowel and bladder movement

* Paralysis of legs, trunk, and hands may occur