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March 7, 2026Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

Recovery rate of functional motor independence during inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury predicts functional status at years 1 and 5 after surgery: A multicenter, longitudinal cohort study

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BAB AbrahamMarian University - IndianaANAnant NaikUniversity of MinnesotaAFAsdrubal FalavignaUniversidade de Caxias do Sul

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Longitudinal cohort study shows recovery rate predicts functional status in cervical spinal cord injury patients, highlighting rehabilitation importance.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the relationship between recovery of functional motor independence during rehabilitation and long-term outcomes in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.
  • Multicenter, longitudinal cohort study design
  • Assessment of patients with AIS A/B cervical spinal cord injuries
  • Measurement of functional independence using ΔmFIM score during inpatient rehabilitation
  • Follow-up assessments at 1 and 5 years post-surgery
  • 12.3% of patients achieved functional independence by year 1
  • An additional 3.42% achieved functional independence between years 1 and 5
  • ΔmFIM score during rehabilitation was the only predictor of functional independence status by year 5
  • AIS B patients showed improved outcomes at year 1, but only early rehabilitation correlated with long-term success

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Abraham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2455af8044f7a4ebc50https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2025.2566561
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