paraparesis

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paraparesis

[¦par·ə·pə′rē·səs]

(medicine)

Partial paralysis of the lower extremities.

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Clinical features of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) in Northeast Iran.

Status of serum magnesium levels in human T-cell lymphotropic virus Type 1 infected patients: a pilot study

Antibodies to human T-lymphotropic virus type-l in patients with tropical spastic paraparesis.

Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection and spastic paraparesis. Advances and diagnosis 35 years after its discovery/Infeccion por el virus linfotropico humano de celulas T tipo 1 (HTLV-1) y paraparesia espastica. Avances y diagnostico 35 anos despues de su descubrimiento/Infeccao pelo virus linfotropico humano de celulas T tipo 1 (HTLV-1) e paraparesia espastica. Avancos e diagnostico depois de 35 anos do seu descobrimento

Pain is highly prevalent in individuals with tropical spastic paraparesis.

Factors associated with pain in individuals infected by human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)

Based on the RPM screening test, out of the 15 children diagnosed with mild paraparesis and some impairment of psychological or social development, only one (6.

Comparison of psychomotor development screening test and clinical assessment of psychomotor development

13] The most frequent initial symptoms are tingling or numbness, while the major complaint is paraparesis, usually spastic among patients.

Thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum without myelopathy: a case report of dorsal pain/Miyelopatinin eslik etmedigi torakal ligamentum flavum ossifikasyonu: Dorsal agrili olgu sunumu

The working diagnosis was paraparesis secondary to spinal trauma or toxicosis.

Infiltrative spinal lipoma in a Canada goose (Branta canadensis)

Cervellati, "Late post-operative paraparesis after rib penetration of the spinal canal in a patient with neurofibromatous scoliosis," Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, vol.

Surgical Management of Intracanal Rib Head Dislocation in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Dystrophic Kyphoscoliosis: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review

A neurology consultation reveals quadriparesis, paraparesis, dysarthria, and diplopia on examination, all symptoms associated with central pontine myelinolysis.

Sober today, but lethargic and confused

Paraparesis was predominant motor symptom in 27(56.

OUTCOME OF SURGICAL MANAGEMENT IN SPINAL MENINGIOMA: A STUDY OF 48 CASES

The neurologic examination revealed: flaccid paraparesis (symmetrical distal motor deficit of the lower limbs with MRC=4/5 bilaterally; muscle hypotonia with unsteady gait, possible with support and loss of reflexes; ataxia of the lower limbs; bilaterally Babinski sign); hypoesthesia with the level of sensitivity at D6; loss of vibratory sensitivity and proprioception; the abolition of the middle and inferior abdominal reflex.

False increased vitamin B12 levels in autoimmune gastritis and subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord

This patient suffered complex sequelae as a consequence of the infection resulting in paraparesis.

Tuberculosis of the neuromusculoskeletal system: a review of two cases presenting as chiropractic patients

Now, he is enduring the effects of the condition called Achondroplasia with paraparesis, secondary to spine surgeries.