This can be used to prevent muscle shortening and early contractures.Over the last ten years, an increase in traumatic incomplete lesions is seen, due to the better protection in traffic. Treatment
Upper limb paralysis refers to the loss of function of the elbow and hand. When upper limb function is absent as a result of a spinal cord injury it is a major barrier to regain autonomy. People with tetraplegia should be examined and informed concerning the options for reconstructive surgery of the tetraplegic arms and hands. Prognosis
Delayed diagnosis of cervical spine injury has grave consequences for the victim. About one in 20 cervical fractures are missed and about two-thirds of these patients have further spinal-cord damage as a result. About 30% of cases of delayed diagnosis of cervical spine injury develop permanent neurological deficits. In high-level cervical injuries, total paralysis from the neck can result. High-level tetraplegics (C4 and higher) will likely need constant care and assistance in activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, eating and bowel and bladder care.
7p22.1 microduplication syndrome (also called Trisomy 7p22.1) is a newly discovered genetic disorder which is characterized by cranial and facial dysmorphisms, intellectual disability, and motor-speech delays. It is caused by a duplication of the p22.1 region of chromosome 7. Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of this syndrome are (but are not limited to) cranio-facial dysmorphisms such as macrocephaly, frontal bossing, low-set ears, hypertelorism, etc., intellectual disabilities, speech and motor delays, and heart, ocular, renal and skeletal defects (such as patent foramen ovale {heart} or brachydactyly type D {skeletal} ). Causes
This condition (as the name implies) is caused by a 430 kB duplication of the p22.1 region of chromosome 7. This mutation is autosomal recessive , meaning that a baby would need 1 copy of a mutated gene from both parents in order to show symptoms of the disorder. Epidemiology
Only 60 cases of 7q22.1 microduplication syndrome have been recorded in medical literature


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