Possible Spinal Cord Injury Complications

After experiencing a spinal cord injury, patients should also be aware of possible side effect and complications that may occur. While many are less common than others, it is important to be aware of any potential problems. Your doctor can help you determine your risk for any possible complications and how best to prevent and treat them.

• Automatic Dysreflexia (autonomic hyperreflexia)
• Contractures (contracture deformity)
• Diabetes
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Dehydration
• Fatigue
• Fractures
• Loss of Bladder Control
• Loss of Bowel Control
• Loss of Sensation
• Obstructive Uropathy
• Osteoporosis
• Paralysis
• Pressure Ulcers
• Sexual Dysfunction - Female
• Sexual Dysfunction - Male
• Shoulder pain
• Sleep Apnea
• Spasticity
• Urinary Tract Infections