NEUROLOGY
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord
The etiology of SCIs : More recent statistics suggest that motor vehicle accidents (40.9%), followed by falls (22.4%), acts of violence (21.6%), and sports-related injuries (7.5%), are now the most common causes of SCIs in the United States
Key Muscles That Can Provide Greatest Functional Improvements Level Key Muscles. C 5 Elbow flexors. C 6 Wrist extensors. C 7 Elbow extensors. C 8 Finger flexors. T 1 Finger abductors. L 2 Hip flexors. L 3 Knee extensors. L 4 Ankle dorsiflexors. L 5 Big toe extensors. S 1 Ankle plantar flexors
I-Cervical Flexion and Rotation Injuries
I- Cervical Flexion – Rotation Injury
II- Cervical Hyperflexion Injuries
II- Hyperflexion Injury III- Hyperextension Injury IV- Compression Injury
III- Cervical Hyperextension Injuries
IV- Compression Injuries
Types of Lesions 1- Complete Injuries
2- Incomplete Injuries
Special Injury Types
Special Injury Types (Cont.)
Clinical Manifestations
Complications
Cervical Spine (C1-C4)
Cervical Spine (C5-C8)
Thoracic Spine (T1-T9) Full paralysis of lower body and legs Limited upper body movement Full use of arms Capable of using a manual wheelchair for extended time No personal care needed
Thoracic Spine (T10-S5)
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Cauda Equina
Pathological Changes
Medical Intervension
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L1 Orthoses BI-valve Orthosis Maximizes adjustability Stabilizes pelvis Anterior Overlap Simple, adjustable Corset Front Rigid posterior to reduce abdominal pressure
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