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Paraplegia

Known as: extremities lower paralysis, EXTREMITY PARALYSIS, LOWER, Paralysis, Legs 
Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with… 
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AMYLOIDOSIS, HEREDITARY, TRANSTHYRETIN-RELATEDDiplegiaHemiplegiaIn Blood

Broader (4)

CNS disorderMonoparesisMonoplegianervous system disorder

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Paraplegia, AtaxicParaplegia, CerebralParaplegia, FlaccidParaplegia, Spinal

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Review
2004
Review
2004
Severe Neurological Complications after Central Neuraxial Blockades in Sweden 1990–1999
Background:Central neuraxial blockades find widespread applications. Severe complications are believed to be extremely rare, but… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Cerebrospinal fluid drainage reduces paraplegia after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: results of a randomized clinical trial.
OBJECTIVE Despite the use of various strategies for the prevention of spinal cord ischemia, paraplegia and paraparesis continue… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Heterotopic ossification.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Treadmill training of paraplegic patients using a robotic orthosis.
Recent studies have confirmed that regular treadmill training can improve walking capabilities in incomplete spinal cord-injured… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Spastin, a new AAA protein, is altered in the most frequent form of autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia
Autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia (AD-HSP) is a genetically heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorder characterized… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury
International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Experience with 1509 patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic operations.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
CLASSIFICATION OF THE HEREDITARY ATAXIAS AND PARAPLEGIAS
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
The value of postural reduction in the initial management of closed injuries of the spine with paraplegia and tetraplegia
Six hundred and twelve patients with closed spinal injuries are described. The incidence of various types of fracture and… 
Highly Cited
1966
Highly Cited
1966
The value of intermittent catheterisation in the early management of traumatic paraplegia and tetraplegia
This paper deals with the management of the paralysed bladder during an 11-year period in 476 traumatic paraplegics and… 
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