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| | Paraplegia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Central nervous system: Any disease process affecting the pyramidal tract of the spinal cord from the thoracic spine downward may lead to paraplegia, as this structure transmits "instructions" for movement from the brain to the anterior horn. | | | It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida, but polyneuropathy may also result in paraplegia. | | | While in theory the arms should also be affected, the fibres that supply the legs are longer and hence more vulnerable to damage. |
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| | Paraplegia - Leflaw.com - FREE Case Evaluation... Call to speak with an Attorney: 1-888-766-2690 |
| | With paraplegia, individuals cannot “feel” their affected body parts, and are generally insensitive to pain or heat. | | | The level of spinal cord damage associated with paraplegia varies depending on the causes of the paraplegia, and the methods of treatment for paraplegia complications are symptom-related. | | | There is not a cure for spinal cord injury or paraplegia, but therapies - both psychological and medical - can ease emotional and physical symptoms. |
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| | paraplegia. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 |
| | Paraplegia and quadriplegia are caused by an injury or disease that damages the spinal cord, and consequently always affects both sides of the body. | | | Treatment of paraplegia and quadriplegia is aimed at helping to compensate for the paralysis by means of mechanical devices and through psychological and physical therapy. | | | The extent of the paralysis depends on the level of the spinal cord at which the damage occurs. |
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| | MedFriendly.com: Paraplegia |
| | The way paraplegia is initially treated at the scene of the injury is to prevent any further and possibly permanent injury to the spine by strapping the person to a special type of board. | | | Because strokes sometimes lead to loss of movement and/or sensation in parts of the body, the word "plegia" is used to refer to such conditions. | | | People with paraplegia and other spinal cord injuries are more likely to get viruses or diseases than the average person. |
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| | Circuit resistance training in persons with complete paraplegia |
| | While several exercise studies have attempted to strengthen the upper extremities of persons with paraplegia and to stabilize their shoulder girdle functions (24-27), relatively little is known of the acute responses to such exercise or the chronic benefits of strength training for persons with paraplegia. | | | Acute cardiorespiratory responses to exercise maneuvers during a single session of CRT in subjects with paraplegia (n = 6, mean ± SD). | | | Also, while a considerable body of literature now guides clinicians in the prescription of strength and endurance exercise for persons without disability (28), the prescriptive process for professionals supervising exercise in persons with SCI is far more limited, and the hazards of their imprudent recommendations are far more serious. |
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| | Shoulder imaging abnormalities in individuals with paraplegia |
| | Individuals with paraplegia (PP) are at high risk for shoulder pain and injury. | | | Lal performed bilateral shoulder radiographs of subjects with both tetraplegia and paraplegia followed in an outpatient SCI clinic (9). | | | In this study individuals with shoulder pain were found to be older than those with no pain; however, this difference was not tested statistically. |
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| | Paraplegics & Paraplegia Pain |
| | Pain and spinal cysts in paraplegia: treatment by drainage and DREZ operation. | | | Back pain and paraplegia in a fifteen-year-old boy. | | | Primary spinal epidural non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: report of eight patients and review of the literature. |
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| | Restoration of Bowel and Bladder Function in Patients with Paraplegia by Vascularized Intercostal Nerve Transfer to ... |
| | Applied anatomy of anastomosis of intercostal nerves to pudendal nerve for the treatment of paraplegia. | | | Two normal intercostal nerves were chosen for the procedure, avoiding the selection of lower nerves that may result in the post-surgical ascension of the paraplegia level (especially sensation). | | | As such, if a functional nerve-conduction pathway to the brain can be re-established, some bowel and bladder function can be restored. |
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| | Paraplegics and Paraplegia Pulmonary |
| | Initial management of the chest in acute traumatic paraplegia. | | | Influence of posture on arm exercise tolerance and physiologic responses in persons with spinal cord injured paraplegia. | | | Pulmonary function in chronic spinal cord injury: a cross-sectional survey of 222 southern California adult outpatients. |
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| | eMedicine - Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia : Article by Nam-Jong Paik, MD, PhD |
| | Causes: Familial spastic paraplegia is a hereditary condition. | | | Because familial spastic paraplegia is a hereditary condition, no deterrence or prevention measures exist. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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| | First International Symposium On Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - Office of Rare Diseases |
| | Physical therapy is an important part of the management of spastic paraplegia, particularly in children, whose growth depends on balanced muscle strength and tone. | | | The group agreed that although the term "hereditary spastic paraplegia" (HSP) is not accurate for many affected individuals ("paraplegia" means "paralysis of the legs," which most individuals are not--a more correct term would be "paraparesis," which means "weakness of the legs"), it is a well-recognized term which we will continue to use. | | | The third session of the day was spent discussing conditions that are not typically included under the heading "spastic paraplegia," but perhaps could be. |
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| | MDVU Resource Library - Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia |
| | Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of genetic, degenerative disorders of the spinal cord characterized by progressive weakness (paraplegia) and stiffness (i.e., spasticity) of the legs. | | | Spasticity refers to excessive muscle tone (hypertonicity) or muscle overactivity with increased velocity-dependent resistance to stretch. | | | WE MOVE makes every effort to present medical information that is up-to-date and accurate. |
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| | Medical Links: Quadriplegia, Paraplegia: Spears & MacLeod, Pharmasave :Yarmouth, Nova Scotia : GrassRoutes |
| | Quadriplegia or Paraplegia - can result from cervical spine injury during... | | | Usually, there is a tension or'tone' in the muscles, enabling us to stand or move our bodies... | | | For example, an injury to the spine in the cervical or neck level may cause paralysis in both arms and legs and result in "quadriplegia," while a lower injury, such as at the thoracic or upper-back level, may affect only the legs and lower parts of the body and result in "paraplegia" |
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| | Paraplegia Hospital, Funding |
| | It examines the paraplegic patients who were discharged from Paraplegia Hospital at their own residence. | | | Their medical, orthopaedic and rehabilitative care is taken of. | | | Safari Team consists of Orthopaedic Surgeon, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Medical Social Worker, and Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician. |
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| | apssci.org: Home : American Paraplegia Society (APS) |
| | Founded in 1954, and incorporated in 1977, the American Paraplegia Society (APS) is dedicated to improving the quality of medical care delivered to persons with spinal cord impairment (SCI). | | | Spinal cord medicine is recognized as a discipline that encompasses many components of specialized care. | | | Due to unforeseen budget constraints in FY 2006, the American Paraplegia Society has been forced to suspend the Seed Grant Research Program indefinitely. |
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| | Other disorders are similar to those which affect the cervical spinal cord including meningomyelitis (from various causes), degenerative disc disease, spinal cord trauma, fibrocartilaginous infarction, and neoplasia. | | | Lesions between L6 and S2 result in sciatic nerve dysfunction, reducing rear leg withdrawal, cranial tibialis muscle, gastrocnemius muscle and sciatic nerve reflexes. | | | The differential diagnosis of paraparesis and paraplegia include a number of congenital diseases, including vertebral malformations, various spinal cord malformations, multiple cartilaginous exostoses, lysosomal storage diseases, and breed-specific disorders. |
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| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia |
| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) refers to a group of degenerative spinal cord disorders characterized by gradual, progressive weakness and stiffness (spasticity) of the legs. | | | Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on The Tyler Medical Clinic Site! |
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| | Hereditary spastic paraplegia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Regular physical therapy is important for improving muscle strength and preserving range of motion. | | | Symptomatic treatments used for other forms of chronic paraplegia are sometimes helpful. | | | Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also called familial spastic paraparesis (FSP), refers to a group of inherited disorders that are characterized by progressive weakness and stiffness of the legs. |
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| | Paraplegia, Hereditary Spastic - SJMMC, Ann Arbor, Michigan MI |
| | Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of inherited neurological disorders characterized by progressive weakness (paraplegia) and increased muscle tone and stiffness (spasticity) of leg muscles. | | | The age at symptom onset and the degree of muscle weakness and spasticity may be extremely variable from case to case, including among individuals within the same family (kindred). | | | HSP is also sometimes referred to as familial spastic paraplegia (FSP) or Strumpell-Lorraine syndrome. |
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| | Introduction: Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Misdiagnosis and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, or research misdiagnosis of other diseases. | | | Treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: Various information is available about treatments available for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, or research treatments for other diseases. | | | Researching symptoms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: Further information about the symptoms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia is available including a list of symptoms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. |
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| | Paralysis Paraplegia Disabilities Paraplegic Claim Attorney Cleveland Ohio OH |
| | In a medical context, paralysis can be inadvertently caused by operating errors during back surgery, mishandling medical instruments during surgery for scoliosis or other spinal conditions, inexperienced physicians, improperly administered anesthesia or medication, and others. | | | When paralysis occurs, not only does it remove a person's ability to control their physical movement, it affects every single aspect of their life, causing financial difficulty, emotional stress, loss of enjoyment, and pain and suffering among others. | | | When paraplegia or quadriplegia, monoplegia, diplegia or hemiplegia disabilities occur as a result of a medical negligence, the injured individual is entitled to receive compensation for their suffering and assistance with their future needs. |
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| | Paraplegia and Quadriplegia: The Lawyers Guide to Representation of the Spinal Cord Injured Client |
| | Paraplegia and Quadriplegia: The Lawyers Guide to Representation of the Spinal Cord Injured Client | | | Another serious complication of paraplegia or quadriplegia is a propensity to develop deep venous thrombosis, (DVT) which may result in a pulmonary embolism (PE). | | | Representing those who suffer from paraplegia or quadriplegia presents the most challenging, yet potentially most rewarding damages case a lawyer can undertake. |
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| | Two case study reports of sleep apnoea in patients with paraplegia |
| | Objective: To raise awareness of sleep apnoea in paraplegia. | | | Conclusion: Sleep apnoea is a treatable condition that can occur in patients with paraplegia who are not necessarily obese. | | | Study design: Case studies of sleep apnoea occurring in two patients with paraplegia. |
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| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - ForumGarden |
| | Everyone who read this post probably is thinkin, "What is Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia." It is a rare degenerative spinal cord disorder. | | | I swim twice a week but my question is, how much exercise do I need, since my abilities are limited? | | | I do Yoga classes now and then for the stretching, which is good for my legs. |
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| | Paraplegia News: APS meeting. (American Paraplegia Society)@ HighBeam Research |
| | The APS metting ran concurrently with those of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (AASCIN; see "Accenting the Positive," this issue) and the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social workers (AASCIPSW). | | | Search for more information on HighBeam Research for. | | | All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. |
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| | SPF - Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Home Page |
| | Find the cures for HSP and PLS and raise awareness! | | | The Spastic Paraplegia Foundation is a 100% volunteer-managed and operated organization devoted to finding the causes and cures for these diseases and to providing information and support programs. | | | Many genes have been discovered with animal models underway to explore treatments. |
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| | SPF - HSP General Information |
| | Spastic paraplegia symptoms can also be caused by other conditions. | | | Without “proof” of the condition being hereditary, some neurologists will call the condition Spastic Paraplegia or Apparently Sporadic Spastic Paraplegia. | | | Disorders with spastic paraplegia symptoms termed Lathyrism and Konzo are caused by toxins in the plants Lathyrus sativus and cassava. |
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| | MDVU Resource Library - Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - Treatment |
| | Although no treatment is currently available that may slow or alter the disease's progression, therapy with baclofen (Lioresal®), a voluntary (i.e., skeletal) muscle relaxant, may help to reduce spasticity in some HSP patients. | | | The treatment of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) consists of symptomatic and supportive medical management as well as other supportive services, including physical therapy. | | | MDVU Resource Library - Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia - Treatment |
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| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia |
| | (Strumpell-Lorrain Familial Spasmodic Paraplegia, Strumpell's Familial Paraplegia, Spasmodic Infantile Paraplegia, Spastic Congenital Paraplegia, Spastic Spinal Familial Paralysis) | | | spastic paraplegia (SP), Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation (MCA/MR) Syndromes, National Library Mecicine | | | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Neurology Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
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| | Familial Spastic Paraplegia/Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia |
| | Physicians are now applying the diagnosis of hereditary spastic paraparesis/ paraplegia to patients whose leg muscles have symptoms of spasticity (stiffness and/or spasms), paraparesis (weakness), or paraplegia (paralysis), especially when similar symptoms occur in other members of the patient's family due to inherited DNA changes (hereditary symptoms). | | | Familial spastic paraparesis/paraplegia (FSP) and hereditary spastic paraparesis/paraplegia (HSP) are names applied to a group of degenerative neurological disorders characterized by specific walking problems. | | | Currently physicians use the familial spastic paraparesis/ paraplegia diagnosis for cases with similar symptoms that may result from family members? |
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| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Organization in UT Advise Car Wash Guys Fundraisers |
| | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia is not a single disorder, but a group of inherited degenerative spinal cord disorders characterized by progressive weakness and spasticity of the legs. | | | However, researchers around the world are moving at a rapid pace to discover all the genes responsible for HSP and to develop effective treatments and cures. | | | Other symptoms, such as bladder problems, can be associated with HSP. |
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| | Treating Paraplegia With Gene Therapy |
| | Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a neurodegenerative disorder caused by progressive loss of sensory and skeletal muscle nerve fibers (axons), is characterized by weakness, spasticity, and impaired function of the lower limbs. | | | Elena Rugarli and colleagues from the National Neurological Institute in Milan have used gene therapy to save sensory and skeletal muscle nerve fibers from degeneration in mice with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). | | | This strategy, reported online on December 15 in advance of print publication in the January 2006 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, holds promise for many other disorders characterized by nerve degeneration due to loss of function of a known gene. |
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| | GeneReviews: Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Overview |
| | GeneReviews are expert-authored, peer-reviewed, current disease descriptions that apply genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients and families with specific inherited conditions. | | | Your browser does not support HTML frames so you must view Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Overview in a slightly less readable form. |
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| | Spastic paraplegia, familial |
| | Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) comprise a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by progressive spasticity and hyperreflexia of the lower limbs. | | | Clinically, HSPs can be divided into two main groups: pure and complex forms. |
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| | PLP1-Related Disorders |
| | L1 syndrome, the phenotype of which ranges from X-linked spastic paraplegia type 1 (SPG1), MASA syndrome (mental retardation, aphasia, shuffling gait, and adducted thumbs) to X-linked hydrocephalus [ | | | A multidisciplinary team comprising specialists in neurology, physical medicine, orthopedics, pulmonary medicine, and gastroenterology is optimal for care. | | | MRIs of individuals with these disorders may show enlarged ventricles or agenesis of the corpus callosum, but not leukodystrophy. |
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| | Paraplegia Disabilities Paraplegic Attorney Claim California Lawyer Arizona Nevada Las Vegas |
| | “Paraplegia” refers to lost feeling and inability to move the lower parts of the body. | | | Long-term ramifications of loss of function to the lower parts of the body can seem overwhelming. | | | Paraplegia is one of the potentially permanent disabilities that can be the result of a serious accident. |
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| | Donate for Paraplegia to Orthopaedically disabled rehabilitation centre more than ever for Paraplegic disabled only in ... |
| | Prepare the newly severely diabled patients for their rehabilitation | | | Paraplegic Foundation is a non profit organization dedicated to help the disabled communities especially for paraplegia.It does all these with the help of you people who donate generously for paraplegia. | | | You can donate for paraplegia, however large or small, for any specific purpose - for toys, for medical assistance, for books, for educational excursions, for clothes, for toiletries - in short, for anything you are interested in. |
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| | Statistics about Paraplegia - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | The term 'incidence' of Paraplegia refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Paraplegia diagnosed each year. | | | The term 'prevalence' of Paraplegia usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Paraplegia at any given time. | | | 43 was the mean age of patients hospitalised for paraplegia and tetraplegia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) |
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| | If you have a loved one who suffered a catastrophic injury, such as brain and spinal cord injuries, leaving them incapacitated, paraplegic, or quadriplegic, you might be so grief-stricken that you don't know what to do. | | | Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Miami Paraplegia Defense Attorney Fort Lauderdale Law Firm |
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| | Paraplegia |
| | T-1 injuries are the first level with normal hand function. | | | PoinTIS Copyright © 1998 the Louis Calder Memorial Library of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, all rights reserved. | | | OVERVIEW: FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES: THORACIC, LUMBER, AND SACRAL INJURIES - PARAPLEGIA |
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