SPINAL CORD INJURY-PROGNOSIS (SUMMARY)

SUMMARY

1. Complete tetraplegia: only 2%-3% of persons with ASIA A SCI convert to AISA D by 1 year.

2. Incomplete tetraplegia: Maynard et al reported that 87% of persons with motor incomplete tetraplegia were walking, whereas 47% of motor complete were walking by 1 year.

3. Complete paraplegia: 15% of persons with complete paraplegia between T9 -T11, and 55% of persons with paraplegia at T12 and below, recover some lower limb function by 1 year.

4. Incomplete paraplegia: 80% of individuals with incomplete paraplegia regain functional hip flexion and knee extension within 1 year of injury.

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