Paralysis

Joseph C. Masdeu

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.01168-4

Paralysis

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Paralysis is a complete loss of motor power in any muscle group. When paralysis affects all four extremities, it is called quadriplegia; when it affects only the lower extremities, paraplegia; and when it affects the extremities on one side of the body, hemiplegia. For this reason, the term paralysis is generally reserved for more focal, less stereotyped weakness, for instance, affecting all the muscles innervated by a peripheral nerve. Many different anatomical lesions and etiologies can cause paralysis and determine its treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	786
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123851574
ISBN (Print)	9780123851581
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.01168-4
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

Facial
Motor weakness
Muscle
Nerve
Periodic paralysis
Weakness

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Medicine(all)

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