Spinal Cord Injury Levels

Question 1

What are the levels of spinal cord injuries

Answer 1

1. Cervical
2. Thoracic
3. Lumbar
4. Sacral

Question 2

What are the levels of spinal cord injuries

Answer 2

1. Cervical
2. Thoracic
3. Lumbar
4. Sacral

Question 3

Cervical

Answer 3

C1 - C4
High cervical injuries can result in tetraplegia. May affect breathing

C5 - C8
Lower Cervical injuries may allow for some movement of the arm and hand but most often result in some degree of paralysis in the legs

Question 4

Cervical

Answer 4

C1 - C4
High cervical injuries can result in tetraplegia. May affect breathing

C5 - C8
Lower Cervical injuries may allow for some movement of the arm and hand but most often result in some degree of paralysis in the legs

Question 5

Thoracic T1 - T12

Answer 5

T1 - T6
Injuries in his range often result in paraplegic but some arm and hand function may be present

T7 - T12
These knjuries also result in paraplegia with varying degree of trunk control

Question 6

Thoracic T1 - T12

Answer 6

T1 - T6
Injuries in his range often result in paraplegic but some arm and hand function may be present

T7 - T12
These knjuries also result in paraplegia with varying degree of trunk control

Question 7

Lumbar L1 - L5

Answer 7

Injuries in this region can effext the lower limbs and truck, but allow foe some hip control and legs. Wheelchair use if often needed but walking with aids may be possible

Question 8

Sacral S1 - S5

Answer 8

S1 - S5
Injuries may lead to partial paralysisbof the legs and affect the bowel, bladde4bqjrbsome sexual function but generally preserve trunk function and allow for some leg movement.