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Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord below the 1st Thoracic spinal cord segment..
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The paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body is known as?
Paraplegia - paralysos of the lower body. (source- google.com)
What type of paralysis is monoplegia?
paraplegia, affecting both legs and the trunk
What is paralysis?
Paralysis is a general term that encompasses numeral medical conditions with inability to control muscle function (one or more muscles). In many cases the term is used for a flaccid paralysis of a limb or limbs. However, paralysis can be spastic (the paralyzed muscles are in the state of contraction and/or experience regular or irregular spasms). Nevertheless, all types of paralysis indicated loss of voluntary control over muscle(s). A medical condition with INCOMPLETE loss of control (diminished ability to control muscles remains) is called PARESIS. Examples of paralysis and paresis include: 1. Quadriplegia and Quadriparesis (loss of control of the muscles in all four limbs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease affecting the spinal cord on the cervical (neck) level or above; 2. Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis (loss of control of the muscles on one side of the body, e.g. left arm and left leg OR right arm and right leg). In most cases, it is caused by a stroke (bleeding or blockage in the brain) in the left or right hemisphere, where the opposite side of the body is affected. 3. Paraplegia and Paraparesis (loss of control of the muscles in both legs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease of the spinal cord in the thoracic (upper back) or lumbar (lower back) areas. 4. Facial paralysis and paresis (loss of control of the facial muscles). In most cases, it is caused by the damage to the facial nerve (one of the cranial nerves) or central nervous system due to trauma or disease. Most commonly, this condition affects only one side of the face, e.g. Bell's Palsy. There are many other types of pareses and paralyses, most well known of which is Cerebral palsy. This is just a general overview of the meaning of this medical term.
The paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body is known as?
Paraplegia - paralysos of the lower body. (source- google.com)
What is the most common cause of paraplegia?
Paraplegia occurs after injury to the lower spinal cord
What does the word paraplegia originate from?
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.
What type of disibility is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is caused by trauma or disease of the spinal cord below the cervical portion of the spinal cord.
What is paraplegia rheumatoid arthritis?
The destruction of the lumbar spine in association with rheumatoid arthritis rarely is severe enough to cause paraplegia.
What is the adjective for paraplegia?
Paraplegic. "She is paraplegic."
An individual accidentally transected the spinal cord between T1 and L2 This would result in?
Paraplegia - paralysis of both lower limbs
Can muscular dystrophy cause paraplegia?
YES
What is an individual affected with paraplegia referred to?
paraplegic
What is paralysis one side of the body?
Paraplegia
Is paraplegia is one of the effects of spinal anesthesia?
Yes
What would happen if T1 and L2 are transected?
Paraplegia
