Above 1st thoracic nerve: quadriplegia or tetraolegia
SCI at Cervical Levels - ANSWER C1-C4: need respiratory assistance
C5: gross movement of upper extremities is possible
C6: eat independently, write with hand splint, dress with AT, use a manual wheelchair
C7-C8: almost completely independent with some environmental accommodations
SCI at Thoracic Levels - ANSWER T1-T3: need support to maintain an upright position
T7-T12: may be able to walk with leg braces
SCI to Sacral Levels - ANSWER S1-S4: impaired function in bowel and bladder
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