PTRS 852: Spinal Cord Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Level: Paraplegia
A
T1 & down
2
Q
What distinguishes a complete v. incomplete injury?
A
Complete = Absent rectal tone/sensation
3
Q
ASIA Levels: A
A
Complete
4
Q
ASIA Levels: B
A
Sensory incomplete
NO motor
5
Q
ASIA Levels: C
A
Motor incomplete
Majority mm
6
Q
ASIA Levels: D
A
Motor incomplete
Majority mm > 3/5
7
Q
ASIA Levels: E
A
Normal
8
Q
Incomplete Injury: Anterior Cord
A
Dorsal intact, Ventral lost
NO pain/motor/light touch/prop
9
Q
Incomplete Injury: Central Cord
A
Medial lost
UE > LE weakness
Sacral spared
10
Q
Incomplete Injury: Brown Sequard
A
Half lost
NO ipsilateral light touch/vibration
NO contralateral temp
*2 levels down
11
Q
Level: Risk of Autonomic Dysreflexia
A
Injury above T6
12
Q
Muscle Group: C1 -4
A
Diaphragm & Sensory
13
Q
Muscle Group: C5
A
Biceps
14
Q
Muscle Group: C6
A
Wrist extension
15
Q
Muscle Group: C7
A
Triceps
