Gunshot Wound & Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding Symptoms & Emergency Care

Possible spinal cord injury

- The bony fragments from a gunshot wound can create pressure on the spine and damage the spinal cord.

- This can lead to paralysis and loss of sensation in the areas of the body that are controlled by the affected nerves.

- It's a medical emergency and immediate treatment is crucial to reduce further damage and improve the chances of recovery.