Paralysis of a similar part on both sides of the body, e.g. paralysis of both arms.
In the medical disorder cerebral palsy (CP), diplegia is one of the terms used to describe the extent of damage to the individual’s limbs. “Plegia” means paralysis or weakness, and diplegia means that the two lower limbs are affected. In some cases of diplegia, the arms are also mildly impaired (Cerebral Palsy Institute, 2001). Hemiplegia means that one side of the body is affected, and paraplegia means that all four limbs are weak or paralyzed (Cerebral Palsy Institute, 2001). Although in many cases the cause of spastic diplegia is unknown, many cases are due to prematurity, anoxia at birth, head injury of the child, or infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis (Pediatric Orthopedic Institute, 2001).
Paralysis involving both sides of the body and affecting the legs more severely than the arms. Cerebral diplegia is a form of cerebral palsy in which there is widespread damage, in both cerebral hemispheres, of the brain cells that control the movements of the limbs.
Extensive paralysis on both sides of the body but affecting the legs more than the arms. This is the typical form of cerebral palsy seen in very premature babies.
Paralysis of similar parts on both sides of the body.
A condition characterized by the paralysis that impacts corresponding areas on both sides of the body, such as both arms or both legs.
Paralysis that impacts the bilateral aspect of the physique, encompassing both lower limbs and, to a lesser degree, both upper extremities.
The loss of function in two corresponding body parts, like both legs or both arms.