As published in Frontiers in Neurology
Introduction: Characterization of residual neuromotor capacity after spinal cord injury (SCI) is challenging. The current gold standard for measurement of sensorimotor function after SCI, the International Society for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) exam, seeks to determine isolated intentional muscle activation, however many individuals with SCI exhibit intentional movements and muscle activation patterns which are not confined to specific joint or muscle. Further, isolated muscle activation is a feature of the neuromuscular system that emerges during development, and thus may not be an appropriate measurement standard for children younger than 6.
This article was authored by:
- Darryn A. Atkinson
- Laura Mendez
- Natalie Goodrich
- Sevda C. Aslan
- Beatrice Ugiliweneza
- Andrea L. Behrman
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