Effects of SC Injury by Location Flashcards
1
Q
At or above C5
A
- respiratory paralysis and quadriplegia
2
Q
BW C5 and C6
A
- paralysis of legs, wrists, hands
- weakened shld ABD and elbow flexion
- loss of brachioradialis reflex
3
Q
bw C6 and C7
A
- paralysis of legs, wrists, hands
- shoulder mov’t and elbow flexion usually possible
- loss of biceps jerk reflex
4
Q
bw C7 and C8
A
- paralysis of legs and hands
5
Q
At C8 to T1
A
- with transverse lesions: Horner’s syndrome (ptosis, miotic pupils, facial anhidrosis)
- paralysis of legs
6
Q
bw T11 to T12
A
- paralysis of leg mm above and below knee
7
Q
At T12 to L1
A
- paralysis below knee
8
Q
Cauda equina
A
- hyporeflexic paresis of LE
- pain in distribution of nerve roots
- loss of bowel and bladder control
9
Q
S3-S5
A
- complete loss of bowel and bladder control
