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Bookmark or Share- Paraplegia - WikipediaParaplegia, or paraparesis, is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities. The word comes from Ionic Greek (παραπληγίη) "half-stricken". [citation needed] It is usually caused by spinal cord injury or a congenital condition that affects the neural (brain) elements of the spinal canal.
- Paraplegia: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Types & TreatmentParaplegia is a key symptom of a spinal cord injury or a condition that affects your nervous system. These injuries and conditions are almost always medical emergencies. The only exceptions to this are when a healthcare provider diagnoses you with a medical condition that can lead to paraplegia.
- Paraplegia (Paralysis of Lower Limbs): Causes & Treatment - Flint RehabParaplegia describes paralysis of the lower limbs. It’s most commonly associated with spinal cord injuries but can also occur following a variety of other neurological conditions. Depending on the severity of the paralysis, individuals may experience various long-term outcomes.
- Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic): Care InstructionsLoss of use and feeling in the legs is called paraplegia. First treatments for spinal cord injuries include preventing more damage to the spine and spinal cord. This can be done with braces, casts, straps, or surgery. Medicine may reduce swelling in the spinal cord.
- Paraplegia: Definition, Causes, Treatment, and More - HealthlineParaplegia is a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body. We explain how paraplegia is diagnosed, symptoms, treatment, and more.
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