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345     However, the special procedure set out below applies where there is spinal cord injury with neurological sequelae (that is, corticospinal tract involvement).

        Assess (where applicable):
        1.1.          Lower limb impairment using Table 9.7: Lower extremity function;
        1.2.          Upper limb impairment using Table 9.14: Upper extremity function;
Step 1  1.3.          Bladder/urological dysfunction using Table 12.7: Neurological impairment of the urinary system (see Chapter 12 – The neurological system);
        1.4.          Anorectal dysfunction using Table 12.8: Neurological impairment of the anorectal system (see Chapter 12 – The neurological system);
        1.5.          Sexual dysfunction using Table 12.9: Neurological impairment affecting sexual function (see Chapter 12 – The neurological system);
        1.6.          Respiratory dysfunction (for example, with cervical spinal cord injuries) using Table 12.6: Neurological impairment of the respiratory system (see Chapter 12 – The neurological system).
Step 2  Combine the relevant impairments from 1-6 in Step 1 above, as applicable.
Step 3  Then combine the WPI from the above procedure with the relevant WPI from Table 9.15: Cervical spine – diagnosis-related estimates, Table 9.16: Thoracic spine – diagnosis-related estimates or Table 9.17: Lumbar spine – diagnosis-related estimates to obtain the final WPI.