Predictors of upper limb function in patients with cervical tetraplegia
This study identified prognostic factors for upper limb motor recovery in 190 patients with chronic cervical spinal cord injury using standardized neurological assessment (ASIA classification) and functional testing (Van Lushot Test). Linear discriminant analysis evaluated 10 potential predictors to determine functional outcome thresholds, providing clinicians with evidence-based rehabilitation potential estimates for tetraplegic patients.