Paraplegic Paraplegic

Paraplegic - Definition and Overview

Paraplegia is a condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida.

A related condition is quadriplegia.

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