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NEUROLOGY. Dr.Shamekh M. El-Shamy. Spinal Cord Injuries. Spinal Cord. The etiology of SCIs :
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NEUROLOGY Dr.Shamekh M. El-Shamy
The etiology of SCIs : More recent statistics suggest that motor vehicle accidents (40.9%), followed by falls (22.4%), acts of violence (21.6%), and sports-related injuries (7.5%), are now the most common causes of SCIs in the United States
Key Muscles That Can Provide Greatest Functional Improvements Level Key Muscles . C5 Elbow flexors . C6 Wrist extensors . C7 Elbow extensors . C8 Finger flexors . T1 Finger abductors . L2 Hip flexors . L3 Knee extensors . L4 Ankle dorsiflexors . L5 Big toe extensors . S1 Ankle plantar flexors
II- Hyperflexion Injury III- Hyperextension Injury IV- Compression Injury
Types of Lesions 1- Complete Injuries
Thoracic Spine (T1-T9) • Full paralysis of lower body and legs • Limited upper body movement • Full use of arms • Capable of using a manual wheelchair for extended time • No personal care needed
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Orthosis A- Halo vest B- Sternal-occipital mandibular immobilization D- Custom-made body jacket C- Philadelphia collar
Flex Foam Orthosis • Cash Hyperextension • Orthosis • Sagital hyperextension • Freedom in coronal and • transverse planes • More cosmetic, light weight • Soft, flexible interior • Bony prominence relief • Rigid external, adjustable, detachable frame • Sterno-Occipital Mandibular • Immobilization (SOMI) • Maximizes cervical stability Orthoses
L1 Orthoses BI-valve Orthosis • Corset Front • Rigid posterior to reduce abdominal pressure • Maximizes adjustability • Stabilizes pelvis • Anterior Overlap • Simple, adjustable