Question 1

whats the different between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

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See below: Quadriplegia=weakness or paralysis of all 4 limbs. 

Paraplegia= weakness or paralysis of the 2 lower extremities.

Question 2

what are the major differences between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

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Arm function: Paraplegia is paralysis of the legs (no movement or feeling). Tetraplegia (quadriplegia is an older term) is paralysis of the arms and the legs. In both, a person has also lost control of bladder and bowels. Both are forms of spinal cord injury or other problem of the cord. Sometimes the loss is incomplete (weakness rather than no muscle function; retention of some feeling).

Question 3

what's the main difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia, if any?

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Number of limbs: "plegia" is a term meaning weakness or paralysis.  Paraplegia refers to involvement of both legs.  This is the more common form of cerebral palsy.  Quadriplegia means that all four limbs are involved.  This is the most severe form of cerebral palsy.  Paraplegia is often not associated with mental retardation or epilepsy, while quadriplegia is almost always associated with both.

Question 4

what's quadriplegia definition?

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See below: Quad- 4
plegia-weakness
weakness or paralysis of all 4 limbs.

Question 5

how is quadriplegia diagnosed at first?

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See below: Quadriplegia which means weakness or paralysis in all 4 limbs is a descriptive term only. It does not explain what caused the quadriplegia. Conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord can cause quadriplegia and this can happen from trauma, infections, autoummune conditions like multiple sclerosis and many others. The diagnosis is first made with the history and physical examination.

Question 6

what are the causes of spastic quadriplegia?

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4 limbs: Spastic weakness of all 4 limbs.

Question 7

can you have paraplegia and also be an amputee?

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YES: Paraplegia is the loss of power in the lower extremities usually due to spinal cord (spastic variety) or peripheral nerve and muscle disease (flaccid type) amputee is a person who has had part or the whole of a limb removed  this could be due to a variety of causes from vascular disease trauma or cancer.

Question 8

what is the difference between quadriplegia, and hemiplegia?

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4 vs 2: Quadriplegia means that all four of a person's limbs are not functioning at full capacity, whereas in hemiplegia, only two are affected.

Question 9

can functional magnetic stimulation (fms) help treat  paraplegia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Fms helps preserve muscle bulk in paralyzed muscles. It helps with circulation and joint health. It is not a cure for paraplegia but it is helpful to keep these muscles in good shape for the day (hopefully in the not too distant future) when we have a treatment to cure paralysis. The drawbacks are that is takes time, can tend to be expensive. But if the resources are available, i recommend it.

Question 10

are there treatments for paraplegia?

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Yes: Depending on severity, adaptive devices may well be available.  Many pts can use wheelchairs, and some paraplegic veterans have actually done races, using ultralight chairs.  Bracing systems may help, rehabilitation programs teach a variety of coping styles.  Meds for spasticity are available.  Stem cell research is proceeding.

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