Famous People Who Had or Have Paraplegia

Topic: Famous Disabled People
- Content Writer/Editor for Disabled World
Published: 2024/04/12
Publication Type: Informative
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main Item - Related Topics

Synopsis: A list of famous and notable people who have or had paraplegia during their life. Paraplegia is usually the result of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or a congenital condition such as Spina Bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. Individuals with paraplegia can range in their level of disability, requiring treatments to vary from case to case.

Introduction

Paraplegia, from Ionic Greek (παραπληγίη) meaning "half-stricken", is a paralysis starting in the thoracic (T1-T12), lumbar (L1-L5) or sacral (S1-S5) area that mainly affects the legs (though it can sometimes affect the lower body and some arm abilities). This usually happens because of injuries to the nervous system, especially the spinal cord - but it can also occur from medical conditions and diseases.

Main Item

Paraplegia is usually the result of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or a congenital condition such as Spina Bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. If both arms are also affected by paralysis, quadriplegia (caused by damage in the cervical area (C1-C8)) is the proper terminology. If only one limb is affected the correct term is monoplegia.

Individuals with paraplegia can range in their level of disability, requiring treatments to vary from case to case. Persons with paraplegia possess good functioning of the arms and hands. Rehabilitation aims to help the patient regain as much functionality and independence as possible.

Notable People With Paraplegia, or Had Paraplegia

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You can also view our other lists of famous and well-known people with various disabilities and conditions, including actors, politicians, and writers who contributed to society.

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