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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.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Quad vs. hemi: Quadriplegia means that all four limbs are affected by whatever neurologic process is happening. In hemiplegia 1/2 of the body is affected, either the right or the left. Hope that helps.
Answered 5/29/2017
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