[ccam222]

Can someone tell me if im correct about complete and incomplete on my neice who is a T12 . I thought she was incomplete but i think im wrong i think she is complete. From what ive read complete means no voluntary movement from the injury down. Is this correct?

[fenlander]

Complete means that the spinal cord is completely severed and therefore there is no chance of healing/recovery whereas incomplete means it is partially severed in which case nerve pathways may heal - usually most improvement seen in the first 6 months but anything up to 2 years or so can see improvement. A lot depends on the nature of the injury and you are best seeking the advice of her consultant.

[jass1]

complete means no feeling and movement from injury

[Trinity]

There are lots of differing views as to what exactly complete and incomplete injuries really mean.

International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification This is quite a good article that explains things fairly indepth.

Complete doesn't mean the spinal cord is severed and many people who are initially diagnosed complete go on to recover some function.

Trinity X