Average annual SC incidence rate of TSCI is 67/1,000,000.

Rate 22% higher than national average of 55/1,000,000

About 12% of the TSCI injuries have TBI.

11% of the TSCI injuries are complete (ASIA=A).

Another 11% have sensory function only (no motor function preserved below the neurological level up
to the sacral segment).

66% of the TSCI occur at prime of lives (age 20-54).

All races are equally affected.

Highest average acute care charge of $85,256 is incurred by those with complete paralysis (ASIA=A).

Lowest is $27,248 incurred by those with recoverable TSCI (ASIA=E).

Overall acute care charge of TSCI (Acute care hospital fee) from 1990-2000 is $ 111,409,136 which indicates an annual acute care charge of $ 10,000,000 is expended for acute hospital care of TSCI only.

Using the willingness-to-pay method of cost analysis, the total economic impact of TSCI in SC is estimated at $ 25,765,812 per annum in 1997-dollar values.

58% of the TSCI are the result of motor vehicle injuries.