Experienced complaints, activity limitations and loss of motor capacities in patients with pure hereditary spastic paraplegia: a web-based survey in the Netherlands
Abstract Background Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive spastic paresis of the lower limbs. Treatment is often focused on reducing spasticity and its physical consequences. To better address individual patients’ needs, we investigated a broad range of experienced complaints, activity limitations, and loss of motor capacities in pure HSP. In addition, we aimed to identify patient characteristics that are associated with increased fall risk and/or reduced walking capacity. Methods We developed and distributed an HSP-specific online q... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2020 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases ; volume 15, issue 1 ; ISSN 1750-1172 |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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Schlagwörter: | Pharmacology (medical) / Genetics (clinical) / General Medicine |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26850605 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13023-020-1338-4 |