International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Need for Appropriate Type and Level of Care in Quadriplegia

Craig H Lichtblau*, Scott Raffa, Kaveh Assadi, Christopher Warburton, Gabrielle Meli and Allyson Gorman

Spinal cord injury often leads to quadriplegia, where patients lose functioning in all four extremities. Those with quadriplegia are at increased risk for several complications that enhance health-related costs, shorten life expectancy and diminish quality of life. Here, we review issues in quadriplegia and how to improve outcomes in individual patients.

Published Date: 2023-12-18; Received Date: 2023-11-13