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Learn About Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

What is the definition of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis?
Hereditary spastic paraparesis is a term that refers to a group of genetic degenerative neurological disorders that affect the upper motor neurons, causing progressive weakness and spasticity of the legs. There are more than 80 different types of hereditary spastic paraparesis.
What are the symptoms of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis?
Hereditary spastic paraparesis can be uncomplicated, complicated, or complex. Symptoms of hereditary spastic paraparesis depend on the subtype and usually appear in early childhood. Symptoms of hereditary spastic paraparesis include muscle weakness and spasticity in the legs; difficulty walking; toe drag; impaired vision; balance problems; seizures; cognitive impairment; peripheral neuropathy; deafness; knee, hip, back, and ankle pain; urinary urgency; difficulty swallowing; and speech difficulties.
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What are the current treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis?
Treatment for hereditary spastic paraparesis depends on the subtype and symptoms. Treatment for hereditary spastic paraparesis may include watchful waiting; exercise; physical therapy; muscle-relaxing medications, such as Lioresal, baclofen, or botulinum toxin; oxybutynin; and orthotics.
Who are the top Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Local Doctors?
Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Milan, IT 

Marina Scarlato practices in Milan, Italy. Ms. Scarlato is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Lecco, IT 

Maria Bassi practices in Lecco, Italy. Ms. Bassi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Elite in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
Rome, IT 

Francesco Nicita practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Nicita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Thrombectomy.

What are the latest Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Clinical Trials?
The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon Unit in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children

Summary: Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk. If not treated, children with ankle equinus frequently experience reduced function and long-term foot problems, such as pain. Currently, treatment options include surgery or Botulinum toxin (BoNTA) injection into the large calf muscles ...

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Enhancement of Quality of Work And Life: A Personalised Primary Preventive Work Intervention to Enhance Sustainable Work Participation in Persons With Neurodegenerative Movement Disorders

Summary: Work participation is essential for quality of life, providing purpose, social interaction, financial security, and shaping social status. Work participation is increasingly compromised in people with slowly progressive chronic disorders (hereafter referred to as progressive disorders). This negatively impacts their quality of life. Early work-related support, focused on sustainable work-retention...