Spinal cord contusion

A good acquaintance of mine, 22 years old, had an injury a year and a half ago; the spinal cord wasn't severed, only a contusion. She still has almost no feeling in her legs and has to move around in a wheelchair, she can't even sit up on her own yet. Is a spinal cord contusion less serious than a laceration? How long should it take to recover?

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SomeMichGuy · M

I would think a bruise is less than a cut, but I would question the diagnosis. She may have had her spinal chord pinched, and the true source may not have been fixed.

If so, this is a huge malpractice suit.

OlgaAlexeenko · 26-30, F

@SomeMichGuy No, no pinches as far as I know. Everything is done well.

SomeMichGuy · M

@OlgaAlexeenko She should have imaging redone by different doctors.

OlgaAlexeenko · 26-30, F

@SomeMichGuy Probably you're right, thank you. I still hope for full recovery for her even if it would take a huge time

SomeMichGuy · M

@OlgaAlexeenko Every day is not good.