Pulmonary rehabilitation in high cervical spinal cord injury: a series of 133 consecutive cases.

Respiratory management in complete or sensory incomplete HCSCI needs to be determined by reflecting the current ventilatory state with a comprehensive evaluation of pulmonary function and ventilatory state monitoring. Pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with HCSCI should be emphasized in the aspect of improving quality of life by avoiding unwanted tracheostomy and changing management methods depending on their recovery.