WC For SCI Patients

Question 1

What modification to handrims do you add to C6 patient

Answer 1

Projections

Question 2

Wheelchair type for C7 - T1 tetraplegic

Answer 2

Manual ultra-lightweight WC

Question 3

At what level of injury do you add adjustable axle wheel

Answer 3

C6

Question 4

Wheelchair type for C2-C4 tetraplegic

Answer 4

Power wheelchair with power-tilt and/or recline

Question 5

Wheelchair type for T2 paraplegia and below

Answer 5

Manual ultra-lightweight wheelchair

Question 6

Wheelchair type for C6 tetraplegic

Answer 6

If weak, then power wheelchair. If stronger, then manual ultra-lightweight WC

Question 7

What level of injury do you no longer need a high back seat

Answer 7

C6 if it’s a manual wheelchair –> below inferior angle of scapula

Question 8

At what injury level can patient start using joystick

Answer 8

C5

Question 9

Wheelchair type for C5 tetraplegia

Answer 9

Power wheelchair with power-tilt and/or recline

Question 10

For more maneuverability, what changes do you make to the axle

Answer 10

Move it more anterior to make wheelies

Question 11

At what level can patient start using manual WC

Answer 11

C6, depending on strength and environment

Question 12

What level does patient no longer need UE support

Answer 12

C6