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A spinal cord injury usually begins with a traumatic, sudden blow to the spine that dislocates and fractures vertebrae(s). Emergency care and aggressive treatment and rehabilitation can minimize the damage occurred to the nervous system. Prognosis for a patient with a spinal cord injury depends upon the location and severity of the injury.

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