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*Hereditary spastic paraparesis is a rare hereditary disorder that causes
*Affects both genders and may begin at any age
*Affects about 3 to 10 of 100,000 people.
*Daily life- some people require wheelchairs canes and crutches
*life span is not affected
*Assisted living

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*Inherited though an autosomal Dominate

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*Can begin from age 1 to old age depending on form
*Exaggerated reflexes
*Leg cramps
*Twitches/ Spasms making leg movements stiff and jerky
*Walking becomes more difficult
*Stumble/ Trip because they walk on there tiptoes since there feet are turned inward
*Muscles in arm become stiff/weak
*Symptoms slowly worsen but sometimes level off

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*Physical Therapy and Exercise- can help maintain mobility and muscle strength and improve range of motion and endurance and prevent cramps and spasms.
*Medication for spasticity- A medication for muscle relaxant is Baclofen which helps with spasticty
* Treatment focuses on reducing/relieving pain

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*Blood test/ Genetic testing
*Determining if other family members have hereditary spastic paraparesis

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About 10% of people with the disorder have other abnormalities due to damage of the brain, spinal cord or nerves. (Ex: eye problems, lack of muscle control, hearing loss, intellectual disability, and dementia)

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Hereditary- by genetic factor, passed down from parent to offspring
Abnormalities- abnormal characteristics, features, and occurrences
spasticity- muscles are continuously contracted

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Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

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Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of Spinal Cord Disorders from the Home Version of the Merck Manuals.