Unlike injuries to the cervical and thoracic spine regions, an injury to the lumbar spine affects the lower back area. When a person suffers a lumbar spinal injury in an accident, they can’t move the legs or hips, or, at the very least, have only limited ability to function in those areas.
Victims of lumbar spinal injuries sometimes have problems controlling their bowel and bladder functions and may require a medical device to retain those abilities. Moreover, even if these individuals have limited functionality in their legs or hips, they may never again move without the assistance of a wheelchair or other medical device.
