Inclusion Criteria
- Single event traumatic or ischemic para- or tetraplegia
- First EMSCI assessment possible within the first 6 weeks after incidence
- Patient capable and willing of giving written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Nontraumatic para- or tetraplegia (i.e. discusprolaps, tumor, AV-malformation, myelitis) excl. single event ischemic incidences
- Previously known dementia or severe reduction of intelligence, leading to reduced capabilities of cooperation or giving consent
- Peripheral nerve lesions above the level of lesion (i.e. plexus brachialis impairment)
- Previously known polyneuropathy
- Severe craniocerebral injury