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2. Spasticity - Wikipedia

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   The cause of spasticity is thought to be where an imbalance occurs in the excitatory and inhibitory input to α motor neurons caused by damage to the spinal cord and/or central nervous system. The damage causes a change in the balance of signals between the nervous system and the muscles, leading to increased excitability in muscles.

3. Anterior compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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   A compartment space is anatomically determined by an unyielding fascial (and osseous) enclosure of the muscles.The anterior compartment syndrome of the lower leg (often referred to simply as anterior compartment syndrome), can affect any and all four muscles of that compartment: tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius.

4. Peroneal nerve paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Treat injuries to the leg or knee right away. If a cast, splint, dressing, or other pressure on the lower leg causes a tight feeling or numbness, call the health care provider. [12] Avoid crossing legs; Move around actively and frequently; Wear knee protections if working on knee; Alert physician if feeling numbness on leg when casted

5. Spastic diplegia - Wikipedia

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   Spastic diplegia is a form of cerebral palsy (CP) that 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. [3]

6. Meralgia paraesthetica - Wikipedia

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   Innervation of lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (shaded area) on the right leg. Specialty: Neurology: Symptoms: Pain, dysthesias, paresthesias, and hyperesthesia on the anterolateral thigh [2] Causes: Anything that compresses the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, such as tight fitting clothes at the waist and injuries. [3] Risk factors

7. Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Benign fasciculation syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion; that is, other potential causes for the twitching must be ruled out before BFS can be diagnosed. Diagnosis includes blood tests, a neurological exam, and electromyography (EMG). [2]

8. A Weak Core and Tight Hips Can Lead to Back Pain—Plus ... - AOL

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   “Back pain could be a disc issue, which can compress a nerve and cause some numbness, tingling, or burning down the arms if it’s in the neck or down the legs if it’s in the back,” Grayson ...

9. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral nerve. [1] It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, for example).