What is Hemiplegia?

Although hemiplegia is a common effect of strokes, it is not a term commonly known by the general public. I hear many people refer to individuals paralyzed from a stroke as being a paraplegic, or having paraplegia. This is not correct.

• What is Hemiplegia?

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