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What muscles are innervated with a C1-C4 SCI?

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  • Cranial nerve
  • Diaphragm (C3-C5)
  • Traps, levator scap, some rhomboid (C4)
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What movements can C1-C4 SCI patients perform?

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  • Head rotation
  • Mastication, talking
  • Sip and blow
  • Scap elevation
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What nerve roots innervate the diaphragm?

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C3-C5

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What nerve roots innervate the traps levator scap, and some of the rhomboid?

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C4

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What assist is needed for C1-C4 SCI mobility and ALDs?

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Dependent, requires full time care, may require ventilator

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How does a pt with a C1-C4 SCI perform weight shifts?

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Able to be independent in a power wheelchair

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What type of wheelchair is indicated for a C1-C4 SCI?

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Can be independent with a power chair using sip and puff, head, tongue, or chin control

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What muscles are innervated by C5?

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  • Biceps
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis
  • Deltoid
  • Supra/infraspinatus
  • Rhomboids
  • Some supination
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What are transfers expected to look like with a C5 LOI?

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Dependent with mechanical lift, some can use transfer board and assist

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Describe bed mobility at C5

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Dependent or with significant assist

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What type of care does someone with a C5 injury likely require?

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Part time, but the patient is able to direct them and advocate for themself

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How can a pt with C5 LOI perform ADLs?

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Able to assist with ADL or with set up with the use of adaptive equipment. Will still be dependent for bathing and dressing

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What type of wheelchair is common for patients with C5 LOI?

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  • Independent with a power chair with joystick controls with hand support
  • Can be independent with manual chair on level indoor surfaces
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How does a pt with a C5 LOI perform pressure relief?

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Independent in their wheelchair

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What modifications may be required for a manual chair for a pt with a C5 LOI?

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  • Plastic coated rims
  • Rim extensions
  • Power assist
  • Assist with pressure relief
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Can a patient with a C5 LOI drive?

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Yes - can be independent with adaptive controls

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What muscles are innervated with a C6 LOI?

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  • Extensor carpi radialis
  • Infraspinatus
  • Lats
  • Pec major
  • Pronator teres
  • Serratus anterior
  • Teres minor
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What is the expectation for transfers with a C6 LOI?

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Min assist to independent - use of a transfer board will increase their independence

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How does a pt with a C6 LOI perform bed mobility?

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Min assist or independent with the use of loops and rails

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What is the expected outcome for a C6 LOI in regards to bowel and bladder?

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May be independent with adaptive equipment, but likely needs assist

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What type of care will someone with a C6 LOI require?

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Part time - but able to direct and advocate

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How does a pt with a C6 LOI perform ADLs?

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  • Adaptive equipment for eating
  • Independent for UE dressing
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What type of wheelchair will someone with a C6 LOI use?

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  • Independent with a power chair with joystick and hand support
  • Independent with manual on level indoor surfaces
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If a pt with a C6 LOI has a manual chair, what modifications are needed?

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  • Plastic coated rims
  • Rim extensions
  • Power assist
  • Assist with pressure relief
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Can a pt with a C6 LOI drive?
Can drive independently with adaptive controls
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What muscles does a pt with a C7 LOI have?
- Extensor pollicis longus and brevis - Extrinsic finger extensors - Flexor carpi radialis - Triceps - Full serratus
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How does a pt with a C7 LOI perform bed mobility and transfers?
Independent, may use loops and rails or require assistance on uneven surfaces
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What type of wheelchair will a pt with a C7 LOI most likely have?
- Independent with manual, plastic rims - Need assist for uneven terrain or ramps
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What is expected for a pt with a C7 LOI in regards to ADLs and bowel and bladder management?
Independent with adaptive equipment
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What muscles will a pt with a C8 LOI have?
- Extensor finger flexors - Flexor carpi ulnaris - Flexor pollicis longus - Intrinsic finger flexor - Pecs - Lats
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Describe transfers for a pt with a C8 LOI
- Occasional assist on uneven surfaces - Can do floor to chair transfers
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What type of wheelchair is indicated for a C8 LOI?
Independent with manual chair
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Describe ADLs and bowel and bladder management with C8 LOI
Mostly independent, can still use adaptive equipment
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What muscles are innervated with T1-T12 LOI?
- Intercostals - Abdominals (T7)
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What is the nerve root for abdominal muscles?
T7
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Describe general functional outcomes for someone with a thoracic LOI
Primarily independent
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Describe ambulation with a C8 LOI
- Physiologic standing and gait - Independent or some assist for household distances with AD and orthotics
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What muscles are innervated with a L1-L3 LOI?
- Gracilis - Iliopsoas - QL - Rectus femoris - Sartorius
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Describe ambulation with a L1-L3 LOI
- Independent with AD and orthotics for short distances - High energy expenditure
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What is the likely gait pattern for someone with a L1-L3 LOI and why?
Potential for 4 point due to hip flexion compensation for weight shift
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What orthotic is indicated for a L1-L2 LOI?
KAFO
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What orthotic is indicated for a L3 LOI?
AFO
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What muscles are innervated by the L4 nerve root?
Quads
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What muscles are innervated by the L5 nerve root?
Anterior tibialis and some hamstrings
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What muscles are innervated by S1 nerve root?
Hamstrings and gastroc
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What muscles are innervated with L4-S1 LOI?
- Quads - Anterior tibialis - Hamstrings - Gastroc - Glute med
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How will a person with a L4-S1 LOI ambulate?
Independent with AD and orthotics for community ambulation
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What type of AD will someone with a L4-S1 LOI use?
Forearm crutches
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At what age can children start to use powered wheelchairs?
18-24 months
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At what age are children more likely to have ambulation goals?
< 5 years
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Why do older children tend to abandon their ambulation goals?
Use their wheelchair instead to keep up with their peers

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