So whats the differance between parapaligec and quadrapligec?
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Para--in this context--means part, so less than all four limbs effected.
The prefix "quadra" is exactly what it sounds like, all FOUR limbs not functional.
paraplegic = two paralized limbs
quadraplegic = four paralized limbs (quad=four)
I'm not sure exactly which vertebrae has the nerves that go to the hands and arms, but it is in the upper back. Try looking up an anotomical model on the internet or something.
Parapalegic is paralysis of two limbs namely the lower extremeties. Quadrapaligic includes all extremeties with paralysis (2 arms + 2 legs). The higher up the injury on the spine parapaligec and be quad. and swallowing and respiratory compromise.
Above or at C8 = quad, below or at T1 = para in general
parapalegic is a person who loses use of just the legs, usually a break in the thorasic spine (the shoulder area) or lower. A quadrapalegic is someone who loses use of both the legs and the arms, paralized from the neck down, this is caused by a break in the cervical spine (neck). Depending on which neves are damaged, this will tell what you lose function of. There is also a hemipalegic. this is someone who loses use of one side of the body. caused by damage to one side of the nerves. kind of confusing, but it all has to do with the nerves and what vertabrae you damage. just remember that each case is different from the next, just because you have the same injury dosnt mean you have the same outcome. Hope this helps
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