Lecture #7 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Flashcards
1
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Types of activities that would suit a person with SCI?
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- Cross country skiing
- Sledge hockey
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wheelchair rugby
- Wheelchair curling
- Wheelchair dance
- Wheelchair tennis
- Power chair soccer
- Swimming
2
Q
What is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?
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Damage to the spinal cord that temporarily or permanently causes changes in its function.
3
Q
What are the types of SCI?
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- Traumatic vs. non-traumatic SCI
- Complete vs. incomplete SCI
4
Q
SCI Stats (Incidence):
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- 35 injuries per 1 million people in Canada
- 40 injuries per 1 million people in the USA
5
Q
SCI Stats (Age):
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- ~ 40% of all injuries occur to individuals 16 - 30 yrs old
6
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SCI Stats (Gender):
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- ~ 80% of all injuries occur in men
7
Q
Why is SCI more in men that women?
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- Men have a higher risk occupations
- Risk taking behaviours
- Higher participation in sport in men than women
8
Q
What percent of injured people have full recovery of SCI?
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- Less than 1% of injured people would have full recovery
9
Q
What are some disadvantages of having a SCI?
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- Loss of employment
- 70% not employed
- Private residence
- Huge costs
10
Q
List SCI stats causes in US. (highest - lowest)
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11
Q
What are the segmental regions of the spinal cord?
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12
Q
What are myotomes?
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13
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What are dermatomes?
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