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QuadriplegiaParaplegia -
paralysis of the lower part of the body, commonly affecting both legs and often internal
organs below the waist. When both legs and arms are affected, the condition is called
quadriplegia.
Paraplegia...
Full article >>>quadriplegia (quad means four) - involves loss of
movement and sensation in all four limbs (arms and legs).
Quadriplegia also affects the chest
muscles and may require a mechanical
breathing machine for the child.
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Full article >>>Quadriplegia: - When a child shows CP in all four of their limbs--both arms and both legs, it is called
quadriplegia. Quad means four.
Full article >>>QuadriplegiaParalysis of all four limbs.
Serial castingA series of casts designed to gradually move a
limb into a more functional position.
SpasticA condition in which the
muscles are rigid, posture may be abnormal, and
fine motor control is impaired.
Full article >>>Freehand system Neuroprosthetic device that restores
hand grasp in patients suffering from
quadriplegia through a system of electrodes placed in the forearm and
hand, controlled through an external
shoulder-position sensor.
Full article >>>An examination may indicate involvement of all four arms and legs (spastic
quadriplegia) or
weakness of the face, arms, and legs (upper motor
neuron syndromes). Reflexes may be abnormal.
Full article >>>19 - Have a careful attitude. Avoid
falls, blows, hazards, and dangerous activities. More
quadriplegia occurs from diving into shallow water than any other single cause. Get extra rest when you work near sick people.
Full article >>>A neurologic examination may indicate spinal cord
compression, with involvement of the lower body (
paraplegia) or the entire trunk, arms, and legs (
quadriplegia).
Full article >>>The classical finding of CP is
spasticity (increased
muscle tone) which may affect a single
limb, one side of the body (spastic
hemiplegia), both legs (spastic diplegia) or both arms and legs (spastic
quadriplegia).
Full article >>>This type is classified by which part of the body is affected: diplegia (both legs),
hemiplegia (one side of the body), or
quadriplegia (the entire body). This is the most common type of CP, accounting for about 70-80% of cases.
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