SCI Levels C7-C8

Question 1

Medical management for SCI level C7:

Answer 1

low stamina, but breathing with diaphragm; limited assistance for personal care; partial assistance for heavy-duty domestic care

Question 2

Movement available at SCI level C7

Answer 2

Full head and neck movement; 
Humeral movement via deltoids and 
Elbow flexion and extension 
Wrist flexion and extension
Partial finger movement

Question 3

Impact of SCI level C7 on nervous system:

Answer 3

little bowel or bladder control

Question 4

Mobility available at SCI level C7:

Answer 4

independent transfers; electric wheelchair with hand controls; manual wheelchair for short distances; may drive with hand controls

Question 5

Medical management for SCI level C8

Answer 5

low stamina, but breathing with diaphragm; primarily independent in personal care; partial assistance for heavy-duty domestic care

Question 6

Movement available at SCI level C8

Answer 6

full head and neck; ability to raise arms and flex and extend elbows;wrist flexion and extension; partial finger movement

Question 7

Impact of SCI level C8 on nervous system

Answer 7

Little bowel or bladder control

Question 8

Mobility available at SCI level C8

Answer 8

independent transfers; electric wheelchair with hand controls; manual wheelchair for short distances; may drive with hand controls