SCI: Functional Outcomes for Complete Lesions, Low Tetraplegia (C7-C8)

Question 1

Bed Mobility

Answer 1

Independent with all bed mobility

Question 2

Transfers: Bed, car, toilet, bath equipment, floor, upright WC

Answer 2

Mod I - Independent with level surface transfer (slide board)

Mod A - Mod I with car transfers

Max to Mod with floor transfers

Question 3

Weight Shifting: Pressure relief, reposition in WC

Answer 3

Mod I with side to side/forward lean, or depression weight shift

Question 4

Wheelchair Management

Answer 4

May require assistance with cushion management, anti-tip levers, WC maintenance

Question 5

WC mobility: smooth surfaces, up/down curbs, up/down ramps, rough terrain, up/down steps

Answer 5

Mod I: smooth, ramp and rough terrain with power WC

Dependent to Max A up/down curbs with power WC

Mod I on smooth surfaces, up/down ramps with manual WC

Dependent to max A up/down steps with manual WC

Question 6

Gait

Answer 6

Not applicable