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Physical disability: The term "physical disability" covers a range of disabilities affecting an individual's physical body or ability to move. For instance, a physical disability called paraplegia arises from spinal cord injuries, usually due to accidents. This condition causes paralysis in the lower...
The guarantee of health care coverage to people with pre-existing conditions has been one of the ACA's most popular features. Under the law, insurance companies cannot refuse to cover those with pre-existing conditions, that is, health issues that pre-date a new health insurance coverage. Insu...
Imagine what it would be like if something as simple as walking were a struggle---or impossible. This is the case for people who are paralyzed after a sports or traffic accident and are confined to a wheelchair. Paraplegia (截瘫)is a form of paralysis in which the lower body suffers from...
paralysis/paraplegia Parkinson's disease terminal illness third-degree burns Again, each provider will have their own list of what is included and what isn’t. What Isn’t Covered By Critical Illness? Each insurance company provides differing conditions for the illnesses they do cover. It’s best...
Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a group of disorders caused by a genetic abnormality that deteriorates the nerves in your spine. Symptoms get worse with time, so you may eventually need to use a cane to walk, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Ba...
Paraplegiausually happens at a level from T2 to S5. You may have a loss of feeling or movement in your chest, stomach, hips, legs and feet. How is an SCI diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will do tests to see if you have any movement or feeling in your arms and legs. You may ...
What is the cause of flexor and extensor spasms seen in patients with paraplegia? What is the prognosis in such patients? How do we manage such a problem? Response from Joel M. Rothfeld, MD, PhD In a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia, there is significant remodeling of the central...
Rob recovered from life-threatening injuries, and so can you. He understands how important it is to focus on recovery - physical, emotional, and financial. He has been in your position - injured, in pain, uncertain, and stressed. Because of this, you will not find a more compassionate, ...
It can refer to disorders closely related or adjacent, like "paraplegia." 14 Does Para always mean something auxiliary or secondary? No, while it can mean something auxiliary, it also can denote something "beside" or "beyond the usual." 11 Is Peri more spatial in its definition? Yes, it...