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The purpose of this study was to characterize patterns of LMN abnormality in nerve-muscle groups that are the potential recipients of NT, using a standardized electrodiagnostic examination, in individuals with chronic SCI (injury duration &gt;2 years, injury levels C4\u2013T1). The LMN abnormality was determined using a semihierarchical approach, combining the amplitude compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and abnormal spontaneous activity on needle electromyography (EMG). Ten participants (46 potential recipient muscles) were included (median age, 42.5 years; six males and four females; median duration from injury, 15.5 years). A high frequency of LMN abnormality was observed (87%), although there was substantial variation within and between individuals. 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