Thoracic Injury Levels
May 8, 2014 10:00:57 GMT -8
Post by Lαrα on May 8, 2014 10:00:57 GMT -8
Thoracic vertebrae are located in the mid-back.
Thoracic Nerves (T1 – T5)
Corresponding nerves affect muscles, upper chest, mid-back and abdominal muscles.
Arm and hand function is normally unaffected.
Injuries usually affect the trunk and legs(also known as paraplegia).
Will most likely be able to use a manual wheelchair
Will be able to learn to drive a modified car
Can stand in a standing frame, while others may walk with braces (if an incomplete injury)
Thoracic Nerves (T6 – T12)
Nerves affect muscles of the trunk (abdominal and back muscles) depending on the level of injury.
Usually results in paraplegia
Normal upper-body movement
Fair to good ability to control and balance trunk while in the seated position
Can normally cough productively (if abdominal muscles are intact)
Little or no voluntary control of bowel or bladder so will normally have catheterization and bowel programmes.
Will probably use a manual wheelchair
Waill be able to learn to drive a modified car
Some can stand in a standing frame or possibly walk with braces.(if an incomplete injury)
