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Quadriplegic & Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injuries > Disabled Living & Spinal Cord Injuries > Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues > Neurological Issues
popsune
hi I have cauda equina and have lessened sensation in my lower limbs. But I can move my legs. Am I consider as paraplegic?
dom
yes,you may be told differently i once had this argument but technically you are a para
wheeliebear75
I 2nd what dom said.....yes you'd just be a partial para.

My medical records list me as "gross bilateral neurological deficit" & "paresis", which is just different medical terminology for being partially paralyzed.
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