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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 accompanied by vision problems, seizu...[read article]
Treatment News for Quadriplegia
- Doctors Restore Some Hand Function to Quadriplegic Patient
TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time, surgeons have restored partial mobility to ...
Tests for Quadriplegia
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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MRI of Spine
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A lumbosacral spine CT is a computed tomography scan of the lower spine and surrounding tissues. More
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Medical Procedures for Quadriplegia
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
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Spinal traction is the process of applying force through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to draw apart the vertebrae of the spine. More
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Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elec... More
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Surgical Procedures for Quadriplegia
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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes a portion of the bony arch, or lamina, on the dorsal surface of a vertebra, which is one of the b... More
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Self Care for Quadriplegia
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I never use an exfoliant in the morning, I always use a heavy moisturizer before going to bed. We each have our own long-held beliefs about our skin care products a... More
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