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Spinal cord injury terms
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- 1Cauda equina injuryAny lower motor lesion below L1
- 2MyelotomySurgical sever of certain spinal tracts to decrease spasticity or improve function
- 3NeurectomySurgical removal of a nerve to decrease spasticity or improve function
- 4TenodesisA form a contraction for tetraplegia pts' where they can form a sort of claw hand for grabbing.
- 5Sacral sparingIncomplete lesion of the sacral where the inner most parts still work.
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