For complete C4 quadriplegia, which wheelchair would be most appropriate?

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For complete C4 quadriplegia, which wheelchair would be most appropriate?

Explanation:
High-level cervical injuries with complete quadriplegia leave little to no usable hand and arm function, and trunk control is often limited. Propelling a manual chair requires active, coordinated use of the hands and arms, which isn’t possible here. A hemi-chair with one arm drive also presumes at least some usable arm to propel and steer, which isn’t available in complete C4 quadriplegia. A powered wheelchair, controlled by an alternative interface such as a head joystick, chin control, or sip-and-puff, provides independent mobility without relying on hand function. This makes it the most appropriate choice for achieving functional mobility in daily life.

High-level cervical injuries with complete quadriplegia leave little to no usable hand and arm function, and trunk control is often limited. Propelling a manual chair requires active, coordinated use of the hands and arms, which isn’t possible here. A hemi-chair with one arm drive also presumes at least some usable arm to propel and steer, which isn’t available in complete C4 quadriplegia. A powered wheelchair, controlled by an alternative interface such as a head joystick, chin control, or sip-and-puff, provides independent mobility without relying on hand function. This makes it the most appropriate choice for achieving functional mobility in daily life.

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