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Conditions›Paraplegia

Paraplegia(Leg paralysis)

Paraplegia is an inability to move the legs due to damage to the spinal cord.

Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this

Pediatrics 35 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Baby0-2			Rare
Preteen6-13			Rare
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

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