Update: What is Quadriplegia? Can Patients Recover?
Spinal cord injuries as a result of an accident damage the central nervous system ("CNS"). The central nervous system is found within the spinal canal and suffers catastrophic consequences when vertebrae, spinal cord, or disks sustain trauma. The spinal cord's function is to allow every system in the body to function in perfect harmony. However, trauma resulting in permanent damage to the spinal cord can cause quadriplegia. This Shaked Law Firm article offers updated information regarding quadriplegia, and the resulting medical care necessary for injuries resulting in paralysis. What is quadriplegia? Quadriplegia is paralysis of all four limbs. This paralysis results in complete...
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