Complete vs Incomplete SCI

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What defines a complete spinal cord injury?

  • No preserved sensory function in S4–S5

  • No preserved motor function in S4–S5

  • No sacral sparing


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What defines an incomplete spinal cord injury?

  • Some neurologic function remains below the injury

  • Sacral sparing is present

  • Sensory and/or motor function may be preserved


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What is sacral sparing?

  • Preserved sensory and/or motor function at S4–S5

  • Indicates an incomplete SCI


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Why is S4–S5 important when classifying SCI?

  • Determines whether sacral sparing is present

  • Helps distinguish complete from incomplete injury

  • Used in ASIA classification