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| name = Monoplegia | |||
| image = [[File:Human_motor_cortex.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Diagram of the [[motor cortex]] | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = Paralysis of a single limb or region of the body | |||
| complications = [[Muscle atrophy]], [[contracture]] | |||
| onset = Sudden or gradual, depending on cause | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Stroke]], [[cerebral palsy]], [[multiple sclerosis]], [[trauma]] | |||
| risks = [[Brain injury]], [[spinal cord injury]], [[neurological disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Hemiplegia]], [[paraplegia]], [[quadriplegia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], [[medication]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Varies | |||
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'''Monoplegia''' is a type of [[paralysis]] that affects a single limb, usually an arm or a leg. It is often caused by [[stroke]], [[cerebral palsy]], or [[brain injury]]. | '''Monoplegia''' is a type of [[paralysis]] that affects a single limb, usually an arm or a leg. It is often caused by [[stroke]], [[cerebral palsy]], or [[brain injury]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Monoplegia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: | Monoplegia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: | ||
* [[Stroke]]: A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. This can result in paralysis of one or more limbs. | * [[Stroke]]: A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. This can result in paralysis of one or more limbs. | ||
* [[Cerebral palsy]]: This is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is the most common cause of childhood disability. | * [[Cerebral palsy]]: This is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is the most common cause of childhood disability. | ||
* [[Brain injury]]: Damage to the brain can result in paralysis of one or more limbs. This can occur as a result of trauma, such as a car accident, or due to a disease or condition that affects the brain. | * [[Brain injury]]: Damage to the brain can result in paralysis of one or more limbs. This can occur as a result of trauma, such as a car accident, or due to a disease or condition that affects the brain. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The main symptom of monoplegia is the inability to move or control one limb. Other symptoms can include: | The main symptom of monoplegia is the inability to move or control one limb. Other symptoms can include: | ||
* [[Muscle weakness]] in the affected limb | * [[Muscle weakness]] in the affected limb | ||
* [[Numbness]] or tingling in the affected limb | * [[Numbness]] or tingling in the affected limb | ||
* Difficulty with coordination and balance | * Difficulty with coordination and balance | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for monoplegia depends on the underlying cause. It may include: | Treatment for monoplegia depends on the underlying cause. It may include: | ||
* [[Physical therapy]]: This can help improve strength and coordination in the affected limb. | * [[Physical therapy]]: This can help improve strength and coordination in the affected limb. | ||
* [[Occupational therapy]]: This can help individuals learn new ways to perform daily tasks. | * [[Occupational therapy]]: This can help individuals learn new ways to perform daily tasks. | ||
* [[Medication]]: Certain medications can help manage symptoms. | * [[Medication]]: Certain medications can help manage symptoms. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Hemiplegia]] | * [[Hemiplegia]] | ||
* [[Paraplegia]] | * [[Paraplegia]] | ||
* [[Quadriplegia]] | * [[Quadriplegia]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Paralysis]] | [[Category:Paralysis]] | ||
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[[Category:Cerebral palsy]] | [[Category:Cerebral palsy]] | ||
[[Category:Brain injury]] | [[Category:Brain injury]] | ||
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| Monoplegia | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Paralysis of a single limb or region of the body |
| Complications | Muscle atrophy, contracture |
| Onset | Sudden or gradual, depending on cause |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, trauma |
| Risks | Brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Hemiplegia, paraplegia, quadriplegia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Varies |
| Deaths | N/A |
Monoplegia is a type of paralysis that affects a single limb, usually an arm or a leg. It is often caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, or brain injury.
Causes[edit]
Monoplegia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Stroke: A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. This can result in paralysis of one or more limbs.
- Cerebral palsy: This is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is the most common cause of childhood disability.
- Brain injury: Damage to the brain can result in paralysis of one or more limbs. This can occur as a result of trauma, such as a car accident, or due to a disease or condition that affects the brain.
Symptoms[edit]
The main symptom of monoplegia is the inability to move or control one limb. Other symptoms can include:
- Muscle weakness in the affected limb
- Numbness or tingling in the affected limb
- Difficulty with coordination and balance
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for monoplegia depends on the underlying cause. It may include:
- Physical therapy: This can help improve strength and coordination in the affected limb.
- Occupational therapy: This can help individuals learn new ways to perform daily tasks.
- Medication: Certain medications can help manage symptoms.
