Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) result from an impairment or loss of motor or sensory function in the trunk and/or extremities due to damage of nerve endings in the spinal canal. The injury can be either complete or incomplete.
There are two main classifications that SCI fall into:
Paraplegic
- Injuries to the T2 vertebrae or lower
- Causes impairment to the trunk, legs, and/or pelvic region
Quadriplegic
- Injuries to the C1/C2 - T1 vertebrae
- Causes impairment to the arms, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs
Most common causes of injury include:
The following document is a fact sheet on SCI provided by the TWU APE/A department:
There are two main classifications that SCI fall into:
Paraplegic
- Injuries to the T2 vertebrae or lower
- Causes impairment to the trunk, legs, and/or pelvic region
Quadriplegic
- Injuries to the C1/C2 - T1 vertebrae
- Causes impairment to the arms, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs
Most common causes of injury include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Violence
- Sport Injuries
The following document is a fact sheet on SCI provided by the TWU APE/A department:
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