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What Does Degloving Injury Treatment Cost and What Will Insurance Cover
Treatment for a degloving injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and in serious cases, hundreds of thousands when you factor in surgeries, skin grafts, hospital stays, and rehabilitation. Insurance coverage varies widely, and many victims in New York are shocked to find that their policies do not cover everything they need.
Can a Herniated Disk Cause Paralysis
Yes, a herniated disk can cause paralysis if the injury is severe enough and goes untreated. When a disk ruptures and presses on your spinal cord or a bundle of nerves called the cauda equina, it can cut off the signals between your brain and your legs. This is called cauda equina syndrome and it is a medical emergency. If you have a herniated disk and suddenly lose control of your bladder or bowels, experience numbness in your groin area, or notice weakness in both legs, you need to get to a hospital immediately. Without emergency surgery, this type of spinal compression can leave you permanently paralyzed from the waist down.
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