Quadriplegia

Value
All The Time, Fully: 35 Points
Description
A character who suffers this Complication suffers a near-complete form of paralysis that results in the partial or total loss of use of all their limbs and torso(usually because of a spinal injury suffered during an accident of some kind, though certain diseases cause this effect as well). Although the most obvious effect of this Complication is impairment to limb function, the character's torso is also affected. This can mean that the character loses control of their bowels, are "sexually impaired" (to use a polite metaphor), and can have difficulty digesting solid food or even breathing on their own. Furthermore, the character suffers a near-total loss of sensation in the affected areas.
If the character is a total Quadriplegic, he will not be able to move his arms or legs without third party assistance, and sometimes won't even be able to move his head. As such, the character's ground movement is reduced to zero unless he is in a motorized wheelchair or is being carried or pushed by others. In addition, his total care is left up to other people: he cannot bathe himself, feed himself, or dress himself. The character automatically suffers the effects of having both No Arms and No Legs. In addition, the player should decide whether the character can still breathe on his own; if not, he will be On Permanent Life Support.
Because of the character's lack of sensation in the affected area, as well as his inability to shift his position, the Quadriplegic character is more vulnerable to pressure sores, Osteoperosis and stress fractures.
It is also possible that a character is only partially Quadriplegic. In such a case, the character may enjoy limited movement in his limbs. Such a character might be able to move his arms but not his hands, or to be able to use his fingers to grasp things, but not use them with the dexterity he enjoyed prior to the injury. Furthermore, the deficit in the limbs may not be the same on both sides of the body; either left or right side may be more affected.
See Also
Dependent on Others For His Physical Needs, Incontinent. No Arms, No Legs, No Physcal Sense, On Permanent Life Support, Osteoperosis, Paraplegia, Restricted Diet
Category:Complications
Category:Physical Complications
Category:Physical Complications Q - R
Category:Mobility Complications