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quadriplegia

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comparison to paraplegia

In paraplegia
Quadriplegia involves paralysis of both arms and both legs. Respiration may also be affected if the upper cervical region of the spinal cord is damaged.
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spinal cord injury

In spinal cord injury: Causes and levels of spinal cord injury
…cord injuries typically result in quadriplegia (or tetraplegia), because they cause weakness or paralysis in the arms and legs. Thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spinal cord injuries may result in paraplegia (weakness or paralysis in the legs) and cause dysfunction of the bladder, bowel, and sexual organs.
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