A male patient has suffered an injury that severed his spinal cord in the thoracic spine. What presentation would be associated with this injury?

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Damage to the spinal cord in the thoracic region can cause paralysis below the level of injury, which can include the legs. This is because the thoracic region is responsible for spinal nerves that control the lower parts of the body. Injuries to higher levels of the spinal cord may affect sensation and motor function in the arms. Pain below the level of injury is also a possibility, but it is more commonly associated with injuries to the cervical or lumbar spine. decreased motor ability above the injury is less likely.

A Male Patient Has Suffered an Injury That Severed His