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Please advise what is the difference between a quadriplegic and a paraplegic?
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Quadriplegic: Paraplegic is a paralysis of two limbs, either arms or legs though most commonly legs while quadraplegia is a paralysis of all four limbs, both arms and legs.
Answered 1/26/2014
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