Thoracic vertebrae are located in the mid-back.
Thoracic Nerves (T1 – T5)
- Corresponding nerves affect muscles, upper chest, mid-back and abdominal muscles.
- Arm and hand function is usually normal.
- Injuries usually affect the trunk and legs(also known as paraplegia).
- Most likely use a manual wheelchair
- Can learn to drive a modified car
- Can stand in a standing frame, while others may walk with braces
Thoracic Nerves (T6 – T12)
- Nerves affect muscles of the trunk (abdominal and back muscles) depending on the level of injury.
- Usually results in paraplegia
- Normal upper-body movement
- Fair to good ability to control and balance trunk while in the seated position
- Should be able to cough productively (if abdominal muscles are intact)
- Little or no voluntary control of bowel or bladder but can manage on their own with special equipment
- Most likely use a manual wheelchair
- Can learn to drive a modified car
- Some can stand in a standing frame, while others may walk with braces.
Surabaya Spine Clinic
Klinik Tulang Belakang
Siloam Hospitals Surabaya
Surabaya, Eastt Java Indonesia
Hotline 0822 3322 7788