Triplegia
Triplegia is a form of Cerebral Palsy
that effects three limbs. The term may be confusing
because there is not a typical pattern of involvement.
Usually it describes involvement of both legs and one
arm, but can also involve both arms and one leg. If
the legs are the most involved, the diplegia
page may be helpful, or if all three limbs are severely
involved, the quadriplegia
page may be helpful. Triplegia can be considered a combination
of hemiplegia overlaying
diplegia, or as quadriplegia
with much less involvement in one arm.1
1. 1995. Miller,
Freeman, and Bachrach, Steven J. Cerebral Palsy:
A Complete Guide for Caregiving. Johns Hopkins University
Press, Baltimore, Maryland. p. 433
