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SPINAL CORD INJURIES
21
Other
Professional
10/03/2007

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Term
C1 to C3
Definition
totally dependent in self-care, but can instruct others

able to chew and swallow
Term
C4
Definition
totally dependent in self-care, but can instruct others

able to drink from glass with long straw
Term
C5 Feeding
Definition
A with setup:
possible equipment used:
- suspension sling or mobile arm support
- dorsal wrist splint with universal cuff
- dicem to prevent slipping of plate
- scoop dish or plate guard
- angled utensils

Able to use shoulders and biceps

NO WRIST OR HAND CONTROL
Term
C5 Dressing
Definition
MINimum to MODerate A with UE dressing

Dependent dressing LE

Able to use shoulders and biceps

NO WRIST OR HAND CONTROL
Term
C5 Bathing
Definition
MINimum to MODerate A bathing

Able to use shoulders and biceps

NO WRIST OR HAND CONTROL
Term
C5 Grooming
Definition
A with setup

can be I in brushing teeth and hair with splint with universal cuff

I with electric shaver that fits around hand

Able to use shoulders and biceps

NO WRIST OR HAND CONTROL
Term
C6 Feeding
Definition
I with equipment:
- universal cuff or tenodesis splint
- rocker knife
- cup with large handles

WRIST CONTROL

NO HAND CONTROL
Term
C6 Dressing
Definition
I in LE dressing performed while in bed


I in UE dressing using button hook and zipper pull

MAXimum A with socks and shoes


WRIST CONTROL

NO HAND CONTROL
Term
C6 Bathing
Definition
MINimum A bathing using tub bench and sliding transfer board


WRIST CONTROL

NO HAND CONTROL
Term
C6 Grooming
Definition
I using tenodesis grasp or splint


WRIST CONTROL

NO HAND CONTROL
Term
C7 Feeding
Definition
I


TRICEPS CONTROL

DEXTERITY PROBLEMS WITH HANDS AND FINGERS
Term
C7 Dressing
Definition
I, but may need button hook


TRICEPS CONTROL

DEXTERITY PROBLEMS WITH HANDS AND FINGERS
Term
C7 Bathing
Definition
MINimum A bathing

Able to perform depression transfers


TRICEPS CONTROL

DEXTERITY PROBLEMS WITH HANDS AND FINGERS
Term
C7 Grooming
Definition
I using tenodesis grasp or splint


TRICEPS CONTROL

DEXTERITY PROBLEMS WITH HANDS AND FINGERS
Term
C8 to T1 Self-care and transfers
Definition
I in self care

Can perform depression transfers

Can get from w/c to floor, and floor to w/c with SBA


PARAPLEGIA

FULL UE Fx
Term
T1 to T8
Definition
HAND CONTROL

POOR TRUNK CONTROL
Term
T9 to T12
Definition
aka Lower Thoracic Injury

TRUNK CONTROL

GOOD SITTING BALANCE
Term
T6 to L4 Self-care
Definition
I in all self-care
Term
neurogenic shock
Definition
hypotension

bradycardia

hypothermia

**may occur soon after injury**
Term
spinal shock
Definition
**lasts days to weeks**

lack of tone below injury level

loss of tendon reflexes
Term
Acute phase of SCI
Definition
first 1 to 2 weeks
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