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Paraplegia is a decreased level of function in the lower limbs; in American English this is often assumed to be synonymous with leg paralysis.
Treatment is based upon maintaining as much function in the limbs as possible as well as assisting the person to maintain as independent a life as possible. Often these individuals will be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of their lives, so coping with a sudden change in mobility as well as the practical considerations of operating a wheelchair can be difficult.
Control is typically not necessary, as the condition is rarely progressive or dynamic.
Prevention rests upon taking actions to avoid situations that can cause trauma to the spinal cord, such as wearing seat belts while riding in vehicles and being an alert pedestrian. However, there is no 100% method to always avoid the risk of becoming paraplegic.
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