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What is the definition of Paraplegia?
Paraplegia is a paralysis which affects all or part of the lower body, the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Paralysis involves a loss of muscle control and can be complete or partial.  While there are different types and causes of paraplegia, the most common type is caused by spinal cord injury due to trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence, sports or recreation injuries, alcohol use, or gunshot or knife wound) that damages the spinal cord. After a traumatic spinal cord injury, additional damage often occurs over time due to bleeding, swelling, and inflammation. In contrast, non-traumatic spinal cord injury may be caused by arthritis, cancer, inflammation, infections, nerve or autoimmune diseases, polio, or disk degeneration of the spine.
What are the symptoms of Paraplegia?
Symptoms of paraplegia include loss of sensation and movement in the lower limbs, loss of bladder or bowel control, muscle spasms, changes in sexual function, and pain.
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What are the current treatments for Paraplegia?
Currently, there is no treatment available to reverse the damage to the spinal cord; however, emerging treatments are constantly being developed, such as prostheses and newer assistive technologies, including modern wheelchairs, computer adaptations, and electronic aids for daily living, electrical stimulation devices, robotic gait training, and medications that may spur nerve cell regeneration. Initial treatment after acute injury and diagnosis may include corticosteroids, immobilization, and surgery. Long term treatment is focused on rehabilitation as well as physical and occupational therapy.
Who are the top Paraplegia Local Doctors?
Dr. Daniel H. Richter
Family Medicine
Dr. Daniel H. Richter
Family Medicine

Alegent Creighton Health

704 N 3rd St, 
Plainview, NE 
 (20.1 mi)
402-582-4245
Languages Spoken:
English
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Daniel Richter is a Family Medicine provider in Plainview, Nebraska. Dr. Richter and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Osmotic Diuresis, Hypertension, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Richter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Charles Harper
Internal Medicine
Dr. Charles Harper
Internal Medicine

Yankton Medical Clinic PC

704 N 3rd St, Alegent Health Plainview Hospital, 
Plainview, NE 
 (20.1 mi)
402-582-4245
Languages Spoken:
English
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Charles Harper is an Internal Medicine provider in Plainview, Nebraska. Dr. Harper and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Idiopathic Edema.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Anthony P. Kusek
Family Medicine
Dr. Anthony P. Kusek
Family Medicine

Boone County Health Center

723 W Fairview St, 
Albion, NE 
 (30.8 mi)
402-395-2191
Experience:
41+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Anthony Kusek is a Family Medicine provider in Albion, Nebraska. Dr. Kusek has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Neuropathy, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Kusek is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Paraplegia Clinical Trials?
Evaluation of Cratos™ Branch Stent Graft System in Treatment of Descending Aorta Lesions
Evaluation of Cratos™ Branch Stent Graft System in Treatment of Descending Aorta Lesions
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this prospective, interventional, multicentre, single-arm performance objective study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of Cratos™ Branch Stent Graft System in treatment of lesions (dissection, IMH and PAU in descending aorta. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * 30-day all-cause Mortality rate * Composite of the following events from the time of enrolment through 12-month:...

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Intrathecal Baclofen for the Management of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis: a Prospective Cohort Study
Intrathecal Baclofen for the Management of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis: a Prospective Cohort Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 26, 2025

Summary: The investigators conduct a prospective cohort study to explore the treatment effectiveness of continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) for hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) in China, delve into the optimal timing for starting treatment, and investigate the response differences among different subtypes. The ultimate goal is to provide clinical evidence and guidance for the application o...

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