SCI Levels

Question 1

C1-C3

Answer 1

Respirator, limited head/neck movement, sip and puff w/c, chin switch

Question 2

C4

Answer 2

Able to breathe independently with low stamina, full mobility of head/neck

Question 3

C5

Answer 3

Elbow flexion, self-feed with mobile arm support or dorsal splint with universal cuff

Question 4

C6

Answer 4

Wrist extension, tenodesis, independent with transfers from w/c to toilet, able to complete some UE ADL’s, able to don pants/underwear while laying in bed, MIN A with tub bench and sliding board

Question 5

C7

Answer 5

Elbow extension, wrist flexion, finger extension, independent with all transfers, MOD I with toileting, bathing, dressing, and independent with bowel/bladder care (catheter), skin inspection, and weight shifting.

Question 6

C8-T1

Answer 6

Full UE control (including FM)

Question 7

T5

Answer 7

Able to use manual w/c (T5-T9)

Question 8

T6

Answer 8

Able to use manual w/c (T5-T9)

Question 9

T10

Answer 9

Good trunk stability

Question 10

T12

Answer 10

Long leg braces and crutches, manual w/c for energy conservation

Question 11

L4

Answer 11

Hip flexion/knee extension, independent in all activities and ambulation