Paraplegia/paraparesis

What it means

Weakness of both lower extremities with sparing of the upper extremities. Paraplegia refers to a severe or complete loss of strength, whereas paraparesis refers to a relatively mild loss of strength.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category