SCI - Levels of Injury Flashcards
Key Muscle: C5
Elbow flexors
Key Muscle: C6
Wrist extensors
Key Muscle: C7
Elbow extensors
Key Muscle: C8
Finger flexors
Key Muscle: T1
Finger abductors
Key Muscle: L2
Hip flexors
Key Muscle: L3
Knee extensors
Key Muscle: L4
Ankle DF
Key Muscle: L5
Long toe extensors
Key Muscle: S1
Ankle PF
Respiratory mm spared: C1-2
SCM
Upper trap
Respiratory mm spared: C3-4
Partial diaphragm
Scalene
Levator
Respiratory mm spared: C5-8
Diaphragm
Pecs
Serratus
Respiratory mm spared: T1-5
Partial intercostal
Respiratory mm spared: T6-10
Intercostals
Abdominals
Respiratory interventions: C1-2
Phrenic N stimulator
Ventilator
Respiratory interventions: C3-4
Mechanical ventilator
Glossopharyngeal breathing
Respiratory interventions: C5-8
Assisted cough
Transfers for C1-4
Mechanical lift
Transfers for C5
Dependent slide board
Transfers for C6
Independent slide board
Transfers for C7
Independent slide board w/ uneven transfers
Transfers for C8
Maybe floor<>WC
Transfers for T1
Floor<>WC
Transfers for T4
Sit pivot
Transfers for L3
Stand pivot
WC recs for C1-4
Power with head/chin/mouth controls
WC recs for C5
Manual w/ hand rims
WC recs for C6
Manual w/ hand rims
WC recs for C7
Manual w/ hand rims
Independent propulsion on level ground
WC recs for C8
Manual w/ hand rims
Independent on ramps & curbs
Ambulation recs for T1-12
Standing frame
HKAFO or KAFO
Crutches or walker
Ambulation recs for L1-3
KAFO
Crutches
Ambulation recs for L4-S2
AFO
Crutches or cane