The consequences vary depending on which area of the brain has been injured.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Symptoms will vary according to the level of the injury on the spine.
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis and loss of sensation of parts of the body are common.
It is characterized by involuntary movements, muscle spasms, poor muscle control.
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
This is a congenital condition.
Can affect different parts of the body: lower half of the body, one side more than the other, or the whole body can be affected.
In the womb, the spinal column does not close all the way.
It is an acquired condition caused by an injury to the brain.
