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The Causes of Quadriplegia. The primary cause of quadriplegia is a spinal cord injury, but other conditions such as cerebral palsy and strokes can cause a similar appearing paralysis. The amount of impairment resulting from a spinal cord injury depends on the part of the spinal cord injured and the amount of damage done.
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia as it is sometimes referred to, is the result of a severe spinal cord injury. It can occur as the result of numerous sporting accidents; rugby, horse riding, trampolining, diving and gymnastics are common activities where a freak accident can lead to paralysis.etraplegia, or quadriplegia as it is sometimes referred to, is the result of a severe spinal cord injury. It can occur as the result of numerous sporting accidents; rugby, horse riding, trampolining, diving and gymnastics are common activities where a freak accident can lead to paralysis.