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Rehabilitation Potential and Spinal Cord Injury
Rehabilitation Potential with Spinal Cord Injury
The following chart is a comparison of the specific level of SCI and the resulting rehabilitation potential. This chart is a guide, with general information only; impairments and rehabilitation potential can vary depending on the type and severity of SCI. Always consult your physician for more specific information based on your individual medical condition and injury.
|
1
Level of injury |
1
Possible impairment |
1
Rehabilitation potential |
|---|---|---|
|
1
C2-C3 |
1
Usually fatal as a result of inability to breathe |
1
Totally dependent for all care |
|
1
C4 |
1
Quadriplegia and breathing difficulty |
1
Dependent for all cares; usually needs a ventilator |
|
1
C5 |
1
Quadriplegia with some shoulder and elbow function |
1
May be able to feed self using assistive devices; usually can breathe without a ventilator, but may need other types of respiratory support |
|
1
C6 |
1
Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, and some wrist function |
1
May be able to propel a wheelchair inside on smooth surfaces; may be able to help feed, groom, and dress self; dependent on others for transfers |
|
1
C7 |
1
Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and some hand function |
1
May be able to propel a wheelchair outside, transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with bowel and bladder programs |
|
1
C8 |
1
Quadriplegia with normal arm function; hand weakness |
1
May be able to propel a wheelchair outside, transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with bowel and bladder programs |
|
1
T1-T6 |
1
Paraplegia with loss of function below mid-chest; full control of arms |
1
Independent with self care and in wheelchair; able to be employed full time |
|
1
T6-T12 |
1
Paraplegia with loss of function below the waist; good control of torso |
1
Good sitting balance; greater ability for operation of a wheelchair and athletic activities |
|
1
L1-L5 |
1
Paraplegia with varying degrees of muscle involvement in the legs |
1
May be able to walk short distances with braces and assistive devices |
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