Quadriplegia

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Paraplegia - 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...
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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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Quadriplegia: - When a child shows CP in all four of their limbs--both arms and both legs, it is called quadriplegia. Quad means four.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A neurologic examination may indicate spinal cord compression, with involvement of the lower body (paraplegia) or the entire trunk, arms, and legs (quadriplegia).
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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).
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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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