What is quadriplegia ?
Quadriplegia is an injury to the spinal cord that causes paralysis after an accident. Other causes of quadriplegia include tumors or diseases of the spinal cord. Quadriplegia may cause partial or complete paralysis of the extremities such as the arms and legs.
Types of Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury can be classified as incomplete which leads to partial paralysis and completes that incorporates full loss of motor function.
The most common causes of spinal cord injuries are:
- Motor vehicle accidents. Auto and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, accounting for almost half of new spinal cord injuries each year.
- Falls. …
- Acts of violence. …
- Sports and recreation injuries. …
- Diseases.