If a patient has right hemiplegia, which limbs are affected?

In a patient with right hemiplegia, the term "hemiplegia" indicates that there is paralysis on one side of the body. Since the condition specifies "right hemiplegia," it affects the right side. This means that both the right arm and right leg are impacted.

This condition usually results from damage to the brain, often due to a stroke or injury affecting the areas responsible for motor control. The paralysis on one side occurs because the brain functions in a way where each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. Thus, damage to the right hemisphere results in loss of movement on the right side.

Understanding the nature of hemiplegia is crucial in recognizing the impact it has on a patient’s mobility and the relevant rehabilitation strategies that may be required.