Description Description Paralysis that affects all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs but not the arms.
Description Paralysis that affects all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs but not the arms.
Overview Overview Paraplegia can occur after a spinal cord injury that results from damage to the tissue and bones, ligaments, or spinal disks. This can happen due to a tumor, fall, sports injury or an auto accident.
Overview Paraplegia can occur after a spinal cord injury that results from damage to the tissue and bones, ligaments, or spinal disks. This can happen due to a tumor, fall, sports injury or an auto accident.
Symptoms Symptoms Paraplegia is the loss of movement and function in the lower half of the body, including both legs. Symptoms may be temporary or permanent.
Symptoms Paraplegia is the loss of movement and function in the lower half of the body, including both legs. Symptoms may be temporary or permanent.
Treatments Treatments Rehabilitation, medicines and adaptive devices allow many people with spinal cord injuries to lead productive, independent lives.
Treatments Rehabilitation, medicines and adaptive devices allow many people with spinal cord injuries to lead productive, independent lives.