OT MIDTERM: SCI Flashcards
1
Q
- C1-3
A
neck muscles
2
Q
C4
A
Diaphragm, upper traps
3
Q
C5
A
deltoids, biceps
4
Q
C6
A
wrist extensors
5
Q
- C7
A
triceps, extensor digitorum
6
Q
C8
A
Flexor digitorum
7
Q
- T1
A
hand intrinsics
8
Q
- T2-T12
A
intercostals
9
Q
- T7-L1
A
abdominal
10
Q
Quadriplegia:
A
spinal cord injury above the first thoracic vertebra
* Can often use arms/wrists
* Never has full use of hands
11
Q
- Paraplegia:
A
the level of injury occurs below the first thoracic vertebra.
* Small muscles in their hands
* Finger abduction
12
Q
C8-T1- what is this now considered
A
paraplegia
13
Q
OT tx goals motor:
A
- strengthen remaining mm groups
- Teach compensatory/substitute motions
- Splints to maintain functional position of hand+ to assist w substitute motions
- Teach energy conservation
- Teach w/c mobility skills
14
Q
OT tx goals sensory:
A
¨ Educate to compensate for decreased sensation
¨ Teach visual skin inspection
15
Q
OT tx goals self-care
A
¨ Teach alternative strategies for ADLs
¨ Train in use of assistive devices, home/environmental adaptations.