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Paraplegia (Spastic Paraplegia)

Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
Also Known As:
Spastic Paraplegia; Flaccid Paraplegia; Paralysis, Legs; Paralysis, Lower Limbs; Paraplegia, Ataxic; Paraplegia, Cerebral; Paraplegia, Flaccid; Paraplegia, Spinal; Ataxic Paraplegia; Ataxic Paraplegias; Cerebral Paraplegia; Cerebral Paraplegias; Flaccid Paraplegias; Paraplegias; Paraplegias, Ataxic; Paraplegias, Cerebral; Paraplegias, Flaccid; Paraplegias, Spastic; Paraplegias, Spinal; Spastic Paraplegias; Spinal Paraplegia; Spinal Paraplegias; Paralysis, Lower Extremities; Paraplegia, Spastic
Networked: 2740 relevant articles (109 outcomes, 132 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Spinal Cord Ischemia
2. Paraplegia (Spastic Paraplegia)
3. Hypothermia
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Spinal Cord Injuries (Spinal Cord Injury)

Experts

1. Nash, Mark S: 14 articles (01/2021 - 01/2002)
2. Vaidyanathan, Subramanian: 9 articles (01/2014 - 10/2006)
3. Coselli, Joseph S: 8 articles (01/2022 - 04/2002)
4. Bavaria, Joseph E: 8 articles (08/2017 - 08/2002)
5. Soni, Bakul M: 8 articles (01/2010 - 10/2006)
6. Czerny, Martin: 7 articles (04/2022 - 01/2005)
7. Stevanin, Giovanni: 7 articles (12/2018 - 03/2011)
8. Hughes, Peter L: 7 articles (01/2010 - 10/2006)
9. Triolo, Ronald J: 6 articles (02/2022 - 01/2003)
10. Guo, Hongwei: 6 articles (11/2021 - 08/2020)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Paraplegia:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. Calcitonin (Calcitonin, Eel)FDA LinkGeneric
3. BaclofenFDA LinkGeneric
4. Mannitol (Osmitrol)FDA LinkGeneric
5. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
6. Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
7. SolutionsIBA
8. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
9. CalciumIBA
10. Carnitine (L-Carnitine)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Radiotherapy
3. Decompression
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Laminectomy