Spinal cord injuries can be caused by various factors, including: Trauma: The most common cause of SCI is trauma resulting from accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Disease or infection: Certain diseases or infections, like spinal tumors, spinal abscesses, or meningitis, can damage the spinal cord. Degenerative conditions: Conditions like arthritis or spinal stenosis, which cause the narrowing of the spinal canal, can put pressure on the spinal cord and lead to injury. Non-traumatic causes: Spinal cord injuries can also occur due to non-traumatic causes, such as vascular problems, tumors, or inflammation.