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Hypertonia is a term sometimes used synonymously with spasticity and rigidity in the literature surrounding damage to the central nervous system, namely upper motor neuron lesions. [1] Impaired ability of damaged motor neurons to regulate descending pathways gives rise to disordered spinal reflexes , increased excitability of muscle spindles ...
Spastic diplegia is a form of cerebral palsy (CP) that primarily affects the legs, with possible considerable asymmetry between the two sides. It is a chronic neuromuscular condition of hypertonia and spasticity in the muscles of the lower extremities of the human body, manifested as an especially high and constant "tightness" or "stiffness", [1] [2] usually in the legs, hips and pelvis.
While there is a lot of variation in how CP affects people, it has been found that "independent gross motor functional ability is a very strong determinant of life expectancy". [160] According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics , in 2014, 104 Australians died of cerebral palsy. [ 161 ]
Adults and adolescents with Williams syndrome typically achieve a below-average height and weight, compared with unaffected populations. As people with WS age, they frequently develop joint limitations and hypertonia , or abnormally increased muscle tone.
Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a ... The research team reviewed primary care data from 30,029 adults with ADHD and compared them ...
Life expectancy isn't rising as much, the health consequences of Hurricanes Milton and Helene and a lead pipe deadline to improve drinking water Rebecca Corey October 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM
IHME noted that life expectancy gains nationwide are not keeping pace with other countries. The US’ global ranking is expected to decline to 66th in 2050 among 204 countries and territories.
Life expectancy among males of approximately 60 years [9] Krabbe disease: Galactocerebrosidase: Glycolipids, particularly galactocerebroside, in oligodendrocytes: Spasticity; Neurodenegeration (leading to death) Hypertonia; Hyperreflexia; Decerebration-like posture; Blindness; Deafness; Autosomal recessive About 1 in 100,000 births [10]