Spinal Cord Injury Flashcards
1
Q
SCI
intact anal sensation, absence of bowel control
A
ASIA B = sensory incomplete
2
Q
SCI
intact anal sensation, normal bowel control
A
ASIA C, D or E
3
Q
SCI
absent anal sensation, absence of bowel control
A
ASIA A = complete
4
Q
SCI
ASIA E
A
normal
5
Q
SCI
steps in ASIA classification
A
- determine most caudal inctact dermatome
- determine the lowest mm with 3/5 (with 5/5 above)
- determine most caudal intact sensation and mm of 3/5
- determine complete/incomplete injury (anal contraction = NO)
6
Q
SCI
key muscles in C5 injury
A
biceps - elbow flexors
7
Q
SCI
key muscles in C6 injury
A
wrist extensors (tenodesis)
8
Q
SCI
key muscles in C7 injury
A
triceps - elbow extensors
9
Q
SCI
key muscles in C8 injury
A
finger flexors
10
Q
SCI
key muscles in T1 injury
A
finger abductor
11
Q
SCI
highest injury level in which a SCI pt could drive a adapted van
A
C6
12
Q
SCI
key muscles in L2 injury
A
hip flexors
13
Q
SCI
key muscles in L3 injury
A
knee extensors
14
Q
SCI
key muscles in L4 injury
A
ankle dorsiflexors
15
Q
SCI
key muscles in L5 injury
A
long toe extensors
