Tom was recently diagnosed with a tumor in theposterior aspect of his spinal cord at the level of C6 that hasresulted in a C5 incomplete spinal cord injury with changes insensation. Based on the location of the tumor: 1. What ascendingspinal tract(s) have been affected? 2. What types of sensation havebeen affected and what types remained intact? (i.e. temperature,pain, proprioception, etc.) 3. Where on Tom’s body will the sensorydeficits be present? Use specific dermatomes. After Tom undergoessurgery to remove the tumor, he presents to inpatientrehabilitation to begin therapy. 1. Given the sensory changes youdiscussed above, what activities would be difficult for Tom toperform? (i.e. ADLs, functional mobility…) 2. If you were Tom’soccupational therapist, what interventions would you recommend tohelp with his recovery
