PARAPLEGIAJordan Grable

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DEFINITION Paraplegia describes complete or

incomplete paralysis affecting the legs and possibly the trunk but not the arms. It is the result to damage to the spinal cord at T1 and below.

WHAT IT CAUSES Things that may start Paraplegia are:

Broken neck, Broken back, Stroke, Spinal cord injury, Genetic disorder, Congenital (present at birth), Infection, Tumor, Syrinx.

FREQUENCY Each year about 11,000 people have

spinal cord injures that result in Paraplegia

Average age of spinal cord injures is 31 to 40

TREATMENTInitially treated at the scene by removing

any pressure from the spine or brain GIGER MG therapy helps when its

affecting the Central Nervous System

PREVENTION Use proper safety equipment Avoid risk taking activates Pay attention to environmental factors

SOURCES http://

paraplegic-online.com/ecauses01.htm

http://medfriendly.com/paraplegia.html