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5/13/2009
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Types of Paralysis Resulting from Maritime Accidents

A maritime accident can lead to serious injuries, including paralysis. Quadriplegia and paraplegia are two different types of paralysis that affect seamen every year.

Paraplegia
Paraplegia affects the lower extremities and is considered to be an impairment in motor and/or sensory function. This type of paralysis typically results from a spinal cord injury or a congenital condition, such as spina bifida. The thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions of the spinal cord are usually affected in a case of paraplegia.

Some people who suffer from paraplegia are able to walk, but many are forced to use wheelchairs or other devices to gain mobility. There are some complication associated with paraplegia, including pressure sores, thrombosis and pneumonia.

Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia affects all four limbs, but someone suffering from this condition may not experience a total paralysis or loss of function. Damage to the brain or spinal cord is to blame for quadriplegia. Trauma, such as a fall or assault, can lead to serious damage, causing the person who is injured to lose sensation or function of his or her limbs.

When someone is injured in a maritime accident and a spinal cord injury is suspected, it is important to seek medical attention. A delayed diagnosis of a spinal cord injury can cause further damage, resulting in quadriplegia. Someone who has a serious case of quadriplegia will need constant care and help with daily tasks, including getting dressed and eating.

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