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A Pinched Nerve in a Car Crash

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A Pinched Nerve in a Car Crash The nerves play a critical role in the body, carrying sensory signals from the body back to the brain and transmitting motor signals from the brain back to the body. Some of the sensory signals that nerves can carry include: Touch Pain Pressure Temperature Even though some of these sensations can be uncomfortable, it is still important for these signals to be transmitted because they tell the individual that something is wrong with the body. Sometimes, the signals that these nerves transmit can signal a problem with the nerve itself. Examples of possible issues related to the nerves include: Peripheral neuropathy Guillan-Barre Syndrome A spinal cord injury A radiculopathy A pinched nerve Some of the statistics that have been published on nerve injuries by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS) include: There are more than 20 million people living in the United States with some form of nerve damage. Ther...

Burn Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

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Burn Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycles have been a popular motor vehicle in the United States for decades. For some people, it might be the freedom of the wind going through their hair. Others may just like the open style that contrasts with the metal frame of a traditional car. Regardless of the reason, millions of people enjoy motorcycles on a daily basis. On the other hand, riding a motorcycle also comes with tremendous risk. Several factors make the risk of traumatic injuries high when riding a motorcycle, which includes: The two-wheeled design means that the bike is easier to flip, roll, or lay down. The lack of a metal frame means that people have no protection between themselves and the road. The open design of the motorcycle removes any protection from the elements, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow. Without a doubt, these are only some of the factors that are in play when a motorcycle accident happens. However, these factors, when combined with h...

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