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  1. Paraplegia: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment

    Paraplegia happens when there’s a disruption in nerve signals traveling through the spinal cord, usually somewhere in the back or lower neck. What is paraplegia? Paraplegia is a specific …

  2. What is Tetraplegia, Quadriplegia and Paraplegia? - Spinal Cord

    Dec 3, 2020 · Where a paraplegic will retain the use of their arms, a tetraplegic will be unable to control their arms or legs. Paraplegics can maintain more independence than quadriplegics …

  3. Paraplegia: Definition, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

    May 3, 2021 · Paraplegia is normally caused by injury to your spinal cord or brain that stops signals from reaching your lower body. When your brain cannot send signals to your lower …

  4. What is paraplegia? | Spinal Cord Injury Model System

    Paraplegia is a term used to describe the inability to voluntarily move the lower parts of the body. The areas of impaired mobility usually include the toes, feet, legs, and may or may not include …

  5. What is Paraplegia? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Paraplegia is a serious neurological condition that causes partial or complete paralysis of the lower half of your body. It usually results from a spinal cord injury or spinal trauma. Paraplegia …

  6. Paraplegia - BrainAndSpinalCord.org

    Paraplegia is the paralysis of the lower body, particularly the legs. Typically caused by damage to the spinal cord, a traumatic injury or congenital condition may be to blame. In most cases, …

  7. Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 17, 2024 · Paralysis below the neck, including both arms and legs, is called quadriplegia. The ability to control your arms or legs after a spinal cord injury depends on two factors. One factor …

  8. Paraplegia (Paralysis of Lower Limbs): Causes & Treatment

    Oct 14, 2021 · Paraplegia 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. …

  9. Paraplegia - Wikipedia

    Olfactory ensheathing cells (OEC) have been transplanted with success into the spinal cord of a Polish man named Darek Fidyka, who was the survivor of a knife attack that left him …

  10. Paraplegia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

    Paraplegia is a condition characterized by the loss of sensation and movement in the lower half of the body, typically resulting from spinal cord injuries, diseases, or congenital conditions. This …