People can experience many different kinds of medical conditions after suffering from a personal injury. A personal injury can lead to a traumatic brain or spinal injury that can cause paralysis. Paralysis is the inability to feel or move muscles because of damage caused to the spinal cord and nervous system.
Some forms of paralysis impact a small part of the body, such as hands or face. However, paralysis can also impact larger areas of the body. Here are a few different types of paralysis:
1. Diplegia
A generalized form of paralysis that impacts the same area of the body is called diplegia. Diplegia can cause someone to lose the ability to feel or move muscles in both arms or legs.
2. Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia is a generalized paralysis that impacts one side of the body. For example, hemiplegia may cause someone to lose feeling in their left arm and leg or their right arm and leg.
3. Monoplegia
A type of localized paralysis that impacts a part of the body is called monoplegia. A person with monoplegia may not be able to move an arm or leg. However, they may still have control over most of their body.
4. Paraplegia
A common type of paralysis is called paraplegia. Paraplegia can cause someone to lose control of both of their legs and possibly their torso. A person with paraplegia may have to use a wheelchair and require specialized medical assistance.
5. Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia causes a person to lose feeling and control of their body from their neck down. A person with quadriplegia typically cannot care for themselves because of their medical condition.
If a personal injury has left you paralyzed, you may be entitled to compensation. You can reach out for professional legal guidance to help you recover damages for your medical condition and care.