S35.82: Injury of subarachnoid blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level

You have damaged one or more blood vessels in your abdomen and your pelvis.

There are many blood vessels in the pelvis. The pelvis is the connection piece between the abdomen and the legs. The blood in the pelvis also flows to the lower back and the legs.

The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles. Around the spinal cord are membranes. They protect the spinal cord. There is an outer, middle and inner spinal cord membrane. Between the middle and inner layers of spinal cord membrane are arteries, and yours have been damaged. Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.

When a blood vessel is damaged, there is usually bleeding. Arteries can bleed very heavily. If the bleeding is heavy, blood may collect in the tissue. There may then be some pain. When there is bleeding below the skin, a bruise sometimes forms. When spinal cord veins are damaged, it is sometimes impossible to move one’s arms and legs properly any longer.