Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a hereditary degenerative disorder affecting the corticospinal tracts (long never fibers that supply the upper and lower limbs) within the spinal cord.
Paraplegia typically results from damage to the spinal cord, which may be caused by trauma, diseases, or conditions affecting the nerves in the lower back (lumbar region) or thoracic region of the spinal cord. Specific nerves involved in paraplegia would depend on the location and extent of the spinal cord injury.
With the exception of bacteria cells, hereditary material is held in the cell's nucleus.
Tropical spastic paraparesis, also known as HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM), is a rare neurological condition caused by the human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1). It is characterized by weakness and stiffness in the legs, leading to difficulty walking. There is currently no cure for this condition, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms.
As paraplegia. This condition typically results from spinal cord injury or disease, leading to a loss of motor and sensory function in the lower extremities. Treatment may involve physical therapy, assistive devices, and mobility aids to improve quality of life.
No, only nucleic acids store and transmit hereditary information.
Family clinical history and physical and neurological examinations are the first tools in HSP diagnosis.
There is no curable or preventive treatment for HSP, except for antispasmodic drugs to reduce muscle spasms.
Good exercise activities for paraplegics are upper body strength training, if they like to play sports and are still active they can play basketball or tennis too.
Paraplegia occurs after injury to the lower spinal cord
The word paraplegia has Greek origins. It comes from a Greek word that translates to half striking. Paraplegia is generally caused by an injury to the spinal cord.
Spastic Ink was created in 1993.
Spastic Ink ended in 2004.
Paraplegia is the paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body, typically caused by spinal cord injury or disease. This condition results in loss of sensation and motor function below the waist. Physical therapy and assistive devices can help individuals with paraplegia maintain mobility and independence.
Short for spastic. Spastic means to be jumpy, or maybe jittery. The opposite of spastic would be easy going.
Paraplegia is caused by trauma or disease of the spinal cord below the cervical portion of the spinal cord.
The destruction of the lumbar spine in association with rheumatoid arthritis rarely is severe enough to cause paraplegia.
Paraplegic. "She is paraplegic."