{"title":"SCI - Spinal Cord Injury - C4 Quadriplegia","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"SCI - Spinal Cord Injury - C4 Quadriplegia\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/7647\/files\/C4_Quadriplegia_480x480.webp?v=1696611884\" width=\"353\" height=\"353\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is C4 Quadriplegia? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe fourth cervical vertebra is the level where nerves run to the diaphragm. Being injured at this level will greatly affect a person's ability to care for themselves. Patients with C4 spinal cord injuries typically need 24 hour-a-day support to breathe and maintain oxygen levels. \u003ca title=\"spinal cord injury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=83810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tinymce-mainbody\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Abilities of persons with C4 Quadriplegia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePatients with a C4 injury will generally have full head and neck movement as well as slight shoulder movement (like being able to shrug), though there is still full paralysis of the arms and legs. They are also able to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Disabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAs with the C1-C3 injury, complete care is usually still required. People affected will have paralysis of the arms, legs, and no finger movement. Other disabilities may include, but are not limited to: loss diaphragm function, trouble controlling bladder and bowel function, and limited range of motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"spinal cord injury\" href=\"http:\/\/www.braininjurysupport.org\/living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTraumatic Brain Injury Resource\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca title=\"spinal cord injury\" href=\"https:\/\/unitedspinal.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnited Spinal Association\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca title=\"spinal cord injury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travisroyfoundation.org\/sci\/resources\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTravis Roy Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/7647\/collections\/C4_Quadriplegia.jpg?v=1689183481","url":"https:\/\/inclusivo.org.mx\/en\/collections\/c4.oembed","provider":"Inclusive Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}