u/SpinalCordThrive — reddlx

I Just published a new Spinal Cord Thrive post on Substack called: “What’s the Difference Between Quadriplegic and Tetraplegic?”

I break down why there are two words, what they actually mean, and why professionals tend to say “tetraplegia” while many of us still say “quad.”
It’s written from my perspective as a physician with quadriplegia/tetraplegia, aiming for clear, practical language you can use in real conversations.
For a much deeper dive explanation see the new “Thrive 13” at glenhouse.substack.com