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Paralysis of limbs

Date: May 2011

Definition:

Total and irreversible loss of muscle function to the whole of any two limbs

No change since April 2007

 

What does this mean?

Paralysis of two or more limbs is evidenced by permanent and irreversible loss of movement and sensation. It could be caused by an accident or by an illness.

Even more severe types of paralysis, tetraplegia and quadriplegia would therefore be covered.

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