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Hereditary spastic paraplegia.

S C Dennis¹, N E Green

¹Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics

|July 1, 1988

Summary

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Hereditary spastic paraplegia, a genetic disorder, often presents as slowly progressing leg weakness and can be misdiagnosed. Early recognition through family history is crucial for effective management and treatment planning.

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Neurology
Pediatrics

Background:

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of inherited neurological disorders.
It is typically autosomal dominant and characterized by progressive spasticity and weakness in the legs.
HSP is often misdiagnosed, particularly in children, as cerebral palsy.