Classification of Level of Injury

Question 1

Motor Level

Answer 1

The most caudal key muscle that have muscle strength of 3 or greater

AND

the superior segment as normal or 5

Question 2

Motor Index Scoring

Answer 2

Testing each key muscle using the 0-5 scoring, with total points of 25 per extremity for total possible socre of 100

Question 3

Sensory Level

Answer 3

The Sensory Level is Determined by the most caudal segment dermatome with a normal score

2/2 for pinprick and light touch

• All levels above also 2/2