SCI Traumatic Demographics Flashcards
1
Q
Major cause of traumatic SCIs in the over-60 age group
A
Falls
2
Q
67% of SCI from violence lead to
A
Paraplegia
3
Q
86% of all sporting SCI injuries lead to
A
Tetraplegia
4
Q
Most common age of traumatic SCI in young adults
A
19
50% of SCI in USA affect those between 16-30
1/4 are between 17-22
5
Q
Mean age of SCI is
A
42
Growing group is the 60+
6
Q
Male to female SCI ratios
A
4:1
7
Q
Younger individuals are likely to have SCI from
A
MVA, Sports, Violence
8
Q
4 Major causes of traumatic SCIs in order
A
MVA
Falls
Violence
Recreational sports
