spinal injury
[/ˈspaɪnəl ˈɪndʒəri/]
nounpl: spinal injuries
lesão na coluna vertebral
1. Damage or trauma to the spinal cord or vertebral column that may result in loss of function, sensation, or mobility
The car accident resulted in a serious spinal injury that left him partially paralyzed.
O acidente de carro resultou em uma lesão grave na coluna vertebral que o deixou parcialmente paralizado.
2. Any injury affecting the bones, discs, ligaments, or nerves of the spine
Athletes are at risk of spinal injuries during contact sports.
Os atletas correm risco de sofrer lesões na coluna vertebral durante esportes de contato.
In both Brazil and the USA, spinal injuries are taken very seriously due to their potential for permanent disability. In Brazil, there are specific rehabilitation centers and support groups for spinal injury survivors. The term is commonly used in medical, legal, and insurance contexts in both countries, and awareness campaigns about spinal injury prevention are frequent in sports and workplace safety initiatives.
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