Table 8.

Matrix of factors influencing outcomes in SCI research.

Injury type/severity	Injury location	Region investigated	Post-SCI time
Hemisection – lateral	Cervical	Cervical	1–3 days
Hemisection – D/V	Brachial plexus	Brachial plexus	3–7 days
Transection	Thoracic	Thoracic	1–3 weeks
Contusion – mild	Lumbar	Lumbar	3–6 weeks
Contusion – moderate	Lumbar plexus	Lumbar plexus	6–12 weeks
Contusion – severe	Sacral	Sacral	12–24 weeks