SCI: Functional Outcomes for Complete Lesions, Paraplegia

Question 1

Bed Mobility

Answer 1

Independent

Question 2

Transfers: bed, car, toilet, floor, upright WC

Answer 2

Independent with level surface and car transfers

Min A to independent with floor transfers and upright WC

Question 3

Weight Shifting

Answer 3

Mod I with depression weight shift

Question 4

Wheelchair management

Answer 4

Independent with all

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Min A to Mod I up/down 6 inch curbs with manual WC

Mod I with descending steps with manual WC

Max A to ascend steps with manual WC

Question 6

Gait

Answer 6

Abilities can range from:
- exercise only with KAFOs
- household gait with KAFOs
- limited community gait with KAFOs or AFOs
- Functional community ambulation with or without orthoses