A occurs in the thoracic (middle) region of the back. Because the injury is below the cervical (neck) level, the individual typically retains full use of their arms and hands but experiences paraplegia , or paralysis of the legs and lower torso. Physical Impacts and Symptoms
The exact symptoms depend on whether the injury is (no signals pass through) or Incomplete (some sensory or motor signals remain). t9 spinal cord injury
Most people with a T9 injury can achieve high levels of . A occurs in the thoracic (middle) region of the back