Autonomic dysreflexia typically occurs in patients with

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Autonomic dysreflexia typically occurs in patients with lesions above T6, as this is where the spinal cord reflex pathway becomes disrupted and results in uncontrolled sympathetic nervous system activity. Lesions above C5 can result in quadriplegia, but may not necessarily result in autonomic dysreflexia. Lesions above L5 and cauda equina lesions do not typically result in autonomic dysreflexia.

Autonomic Dysreflexia Typically Occurs in Patients with