The levels we talk about in
SCI are segments between the vertebra C8 is between C7 / T1. C5 to T1.
These dermatomes are all situated in the arms. C5
covers the lateral arm at and above the elbow. C6 covers the forearm
and the radial (thumb) side of the hand. C7 is the middle finger, C8 is
the lateral aspects of the hand, and T1 covers the medial side of the
forearm so a C8 is close to a para but still technically a quad.
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
C-7 is a large and distinct vertebrae. It has nerves extending
through it in 4 places instead of two. This causes a mythical level we
like to call C-8. Persons injured at this level are often more like
paras, except they have the quad gut.
john
n a message dated 8/27/2005 8:45:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’m
not one of those quads that have actually took time out 2 study the
spinal cord or sci’s. But I thought C7 was the last of the c’s. But as
you stated no matter what level you are u want to be a level or 2
lower. As in life you just want 2 be level or 2 better up the ladder of
life.
Houston
On 8/26/05 9:44 PM, "tahouston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I know that when the doctors told me that I
was C5-C6 complete, all I wanted to be was a sea C8 with enough
dexterity to use my hands, you as a screwdriver or just write without
an aide. At the rehab, everyone I conversed with wanted to be just one
or two levels more than what they were.
Tom Houston
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From: Stacy Harim <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Houston809 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
; dave oconnell <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
; quadlist <mailto:[email protected]>
; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; David K. Kelmer <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers
Houston,
I've had a taste of both levels. I was a quad when I got out of my
coma. I just thought that I would love it if I could use my arms.
I'm T 7/8 but my torso is so long that I am paralyzed right below my
chest. I think quads want to be paras and paras want to walk. AB's
want a better life, etc.. It goes on and on. Everyone wants
something better than what they have.
Stacy
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From: David K. Kelmer <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Houston809 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
; dave oconnell <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
; Stacy Harim <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
; quadlist <mailto:[email protected]>
; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers
Hi Houston,
I agree with you about Dave. I think we all are super just by showing
each other, and everyone else, that we're here and doing whatever we
can to live a good life. Each day adds up, and as the years go by we
learn a little more about ourselves. I hope yours is a lucky 7. :)
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
Houston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Dave,
You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others
truly inspire me. I’ve met a few quads that stand, I’ve only met 1 so
far that actually walk I like some others pray for medical break
throughs. I’d love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be
a low level Para.
Houston
On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had
a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with
short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional
out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a
incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into
the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy
enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van
with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to
have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my
abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from
triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get
onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on
the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do
suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and
of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations.
heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all
are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently
ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem
particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for
meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up -
persistence wins in the end.
Dave
Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Wow, that is impressive to transfer without
a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have
my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder
depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me
like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very
impressed by you.
Stacy
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To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers
In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central
Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes:
hey paul
can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night?
if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete,
have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently
(without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower
chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move.
when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help
me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency
to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you.
i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never
ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when
my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help,
though.
i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor
Dave - C3, 1967,
Phoenix AZ <http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html>
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