Paraparesis that is linked to genetic factors is called hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP). It causes the long nerves in the spine to degenerate over time.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My nephew has been diagnosed with spastic paraparesis. He was told it is hereditary, but we can find no trace of it on either side of the family. I'd appreciate any information ...

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also known as familial spastic paraparesis, is a term used for a group of inherited diseases that affect the upper motor neurons traveling from the brain ...

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also called familial spastic paraparesis (FSP), refers to a group of inherited disorders that are characterized by progressive weakness and spasticity ...

HSP60 is a rare cause of hereditary spastic paraparesis, but may act as a genetic modifier. Neurology 70, 717–718 (2008). Article Google Scholar ...

Hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) HSP is a group of nervous system disorders that cause weakness and stiffness — or spasticity —of the legs that get worse over time.

Scientists identify previously unknown genetic mutation responsible for family's hereditary neurological disorder Date: April 11, 2011 Source: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research ...

Mutations in spastin cause the most common form of pure autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis (SPG4). Here, we report two Italian families affected with SPG4-linked HSP harboring two ...

The Israeli Health Ministry’s “basket” of covered services, medications and tests now includes the uniform genetic testing that reveals this mutation. The test is available free of charge.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC : My nephew has been diagnosed with spastic paraparesis. He was told it is hereditary, but we can find no trace of it on either side of the family. I’d appreciate any informa… ...