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(P11.5) Birth injury to spine and spinal cord
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13 772 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to spine and spinal cord confirmed
1 165 deaths with diagnosis birth injury to spine and spinal cord
9% mortality rate associated with the disease birth injury to spine and spinal cord
Diagnosis birth injury to spine and spinal cord is diagnosed Men are 30.34% more likely than Women
8 975
Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to spine and spinal cord
582 (6.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to spine and spinal cord
583 (12.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to spine and spinal cord - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-34
Disease Features birth injury to spine and spinal cord
Absence or low individual and public risk
Birth injury to spine and spinal cord - what does this mean
Birth injury to the spine and spinal cord can occur when the baby is exposed to excessive force during delivery, such as during a difficult delivery or when the baby is too large to fit through the birth canal. this can cause damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, and/or nerves of the spine and spinal cord, resulting in a range of symptoms, including paralysis, sensory loss, and bowel and bladder dysfunction.
What happens during the disease - birth injury to spine and spinal cord
Birth injury to the spine and spinal cord can occur when the baby's head is pushed against the mother's pelvis during delivery. this can cause damage to the bones of the spine and the spinal cord, resulting in impaired movement, sensation, and reflexes. in some cases, the injury can be severe enough to cause permanent disability.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Birth injury to spine and spinal cord - Prevention
Birth injury to the spine and spinal cord can be prevented by taking steps to ensure a safe delivery. this includes proper prenatal care, monitoring of the baby's heart rate during labor, and avoiding the use of forceps or vacuum extraction during delivery. additionally, it is important to ensure that the baby is in the correct position for delivery and that the mother is not pushing too hard or too fast.