Quadriplegia and Paraplegia Information and Infographic
Author: Back Pain Relief : Contact: BackPainrelief.NET
Published: 2013-05-17 : (Rev. 2017-06-25)
Synopsis and Key Points:
Infographic contains information regarding the difference between Quadriplegia and Paraplegia including vertebra and spinal functions.
Main Digest
SCI Facts:
Paraplegia - Paralysis from the waist down
Quadriplegia - Paralysis from the shoulders down
Complete Injuries - Result in the total loss of sensation and function below he injury level
Incomplete Injuries - Result in partial loss of sensation and function below the injury level
- There are 32 injuries per million population or 7800 injuries in the US yearly
- An estimated additional 20 cases per million (4860 per year) die before reaching the hospital
- 89.3% of all persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) who are discharged from the system are sent to private, non-institutional residence
- 6.6% are discharged to nursing home
- The rest are discharged to hospitals, group living situations and other destinations
- Only 0.9% of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) fully recover
- Average yearly expense for spinal cord injuries can range from $228,566 to $775,576 in the first year
- Estimated lifetime costs due to spinal cord injury can range from $681,843 to over $3 million for a 25 year old
- Only 52% of SCI individuals are covered by private health insurance at the time of injury
(Continued below the infographic...)
This infographic is presented to you in partnership with BackPainRelief.net Check out their site for more information on paraplegia, quadriplegia, and any other back pain related maladies, symptoms, and treatments.
(Continued...)
Causes of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
- 48% motor vehicles
- 21% falls
- 15% violence
- 14% sports (66% which are diving related)
- 2% others
Race and Ethnicity
- 66% of those injured are Caucasian
- 26.2% are African American
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
Age and Gender Statistics
- 82% of those injured are male
- 18% are female
- Highest per capita rate of injuries occurs between the ages of 16-30
- Average age at injury is 33.4
- Median age at injury 26
- Mode age at injury 19
- Falls overtake leading cause after the age of 45
Marital Status at Injury
- 53% single
- 31% married
- 9% divorced
- 7% other
Employment Status
- 58.8% employed
- 41.2% unemployed (includes students, retirees and homemakers)
- After 8 years 34.4% of paraplegics and 24.3% of quadriplegics were still employed
Sources:
2. https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/
3. www.apparelyzed.com/paraplegia-paraplegic.html
4. www.visual.ly/spinal-cord-injuries-and-facts
Related Documents
- 1 - Towards a Disability-Smart World: Strategies for Global Disability Inclusion : Business Disability Forum (2020/07/08)
- 2 - Conquer Paralysis Now Challenge : $20M in Grants and Prizes : Conquer Paralysis Now (CPN) (2014/12/05)
- 3 - Overcriminalization of People with Disabilities Must Be Addressed in Criminal Justice Reform : Center for American Progress (2016/07/19)
- 4 - How Prison Solitary Confinement Harms People with Physical Disabilities : American Civil Liberties Union (2017/01/13)
- 5 - Usher Syndrome: Types, Causes and Treatment Options : Thomas C. Weiss (2015/09/18)
- 6 - Disability ID Cards: How and Where to Obtain One : Disabled World (2019/05/21)
- 7 - Nazis, Sterilization and Deaths of People with Disabilities : Thomas C. Weiss (2015/09/11)
Important:
• Disabled World uses cookies to help provide and enhance our services to you and tailor some content and advertising. By continuing you agree to the Disabled World Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
• Disabled World is strictly a news and information website provided for general informational purpose only and does not constitute medical advice. Materials presented are in no way meant to be a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. Any 3rd party offering or advertising on disabled-world.com does not constitute endorsement by Disabled World.
• Please report outdated or inaccurate information to us.