T9 | Spinal Cord Injury

: Injuries at this level frequently disrupt bowel and bladder control , often requiring the use of catheters and scheduled bowel programs.

: There is often a loss of feeling (touch, temperature, pain) from the T9 level down through the legs, abdomen, and pelvis.

Most people with a T9 injury can achieve high levels of .

: Sexual function and fertility may be affected, including erectile dysfunction in men or reduced lubrication in women.

The exact symptoms depend on whether the injury is (no signals pass through) or Incomplete (some sensory or motor signals remain).

: Paraplegia usually results in the loss of leg function. However, T9 survivors typically have good trunk control and abdominal muscle use, allowing them to sit upright and maintain balance while seated.