Spinal cord injury terms

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Cauda equina injury Any lower motor lesion below L1
Myelotomy Surgical sever of certain spinal tracts to decrease spasticity or improve function
Neurectomy Surgical removal of a nerve to decrease spasticity or improve function
Tenodesis A form a contraction for tetraplegia pts' where they can form a sort of claw hand for grabbing.
Sacral sparing Incomplete lesion of the sacral where the inner most parts still work.
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