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A complete paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk, usually occurring after a severe injury to the spinal cord between the fifth and seventh vertebrae. Spastic quadriplegia is a condition present at birth often accom...

Basic Info

Symptoms
  • Arm Paralysis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Numbness Of Limbs
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Causes
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • spinal tumor
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Tests
  • CT of spine
  • MRI of spine
  • Neurological Examination
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Treatments
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical Therapy
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Risk Factors
  • Accidents
  • Arthritis
  • Elderly man
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Complications
  • Bladder infection
  • infectious disease of lung
  • Skin Infections
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Prevention
  • Accident Prevention
  • Injury prevention
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Doctor Specialties
  • Emergency Medicine doctor
  • Orthopedic surgeon
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist
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