Modifications to the kite shield occurred gradually, the top first being truncated, then the tail shortened and the resultant smaller shield that developed is referred to as a heater shield. The kite shield predominantly features enarmes, leather straps used to grip the shield tight to the arm.
In addition to neck and back pain, other common spinal tumor symptoms to be watchful for include: 1  Weakness or numbness in the arms, legs or chest area. 2  Walking or standing difficulties. 3  A general loss of sensation throughout the body.  A loss of bladder or bowel control.
Signs and symptoms of tumors affecting the spinal cord may include: 1  Back pain, sometimes radiating to other parts of your body. 2  Loss of sensation, especially in your arms or legs. 3  Difficulty walking, sometimes leading to falls.  Decreased sensitivity to pain, heat and 1  cold. Loss of bowel or bladder function.