Quadriplegia

Paralysis including the trunk, pelvic area, and both arms and legs.

Quadriplegia is paralysis including the trunk, pelvic area, and both arms and legs. It results from a spinal cord injury.

The condition causes loss of movement, sensation, and bowel and bladder control.

Therapies, treatments, and assistive devices aim to allow a person with quadriplegia to lead a productive and independent life.