{"title":"SCI - Spinal Cord Injury - C5 Quadriplegia","description":"\u003cp 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 - C5 Quadriplegia\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/7647\/files\/C5_Quadriplegia_480x480.webp?v=1696611954\" width=\"313\" height=\"313\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is C5 Quadriplegia? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDamage to the spinal cord at the C5 vertebra affects the vocal cords, biceps, and deltoid muscles in the upper arms. Unlike some of the higher cervical injuries, a patient with a C5 spinal cord injury will likely be able to breath and speak on their own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spinalcord.com\/c3-c4-c5-vertebrae-spinal-cord-injury\" title=\"spinal cord injury\" 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 C5 Quadriplegia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWith an injury to this vertebrae, there is typically full neck and head movement usually with some muscle strength as well as good shoulder control. Floppy wrists are evident and generally can touch the chin. This injury makes for a good PowerGrip candidate and Passive wrist splints. This patient might be able to use a manual wheelchair, but it would be greatly improved using power assist wheels.\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;\"\u003eA person with C5 Quadriplegia\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewill experience paralysis of the arms and legs, with varying degrees of elbow movement. They will need assistance with daily living, but may have some independent function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nationslawlinks.com\/general-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNations Law Links\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spinalcord.com\/spinal-cord-injury-support-groups\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpinal Cord Injury Support Groups\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedspinal.org\/resource-center\/askus\/?pg=kb.printer.friendly\u0026amp;id=40\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpinal Cord Resource Center\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\/C5_Quadriplegia.jpg?v=1689183610","url":"https:\/\/inclusivo.org.mx\/en\/collections\/c5.oembed","provider":"Inclusive Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}