Possible treatments include airway adjuncts; the use of ventilators; full spinal precautions and immobilization; and injections of dopamine. While there is no definitive cure for posterior cord syndrome, treatment and supportive care can be provided based on the patients symptoms. Therapy and rehabilitative care including walking aids, physical, occupational, and psychotherapy can help ease the symptoms associated with PCS. Acute therapy can include intensive medical care and analgesia. Corticosteroids are used to reduce any inflammation or swelling. Bracing or surgical repair can be done to stabilize the spinal fracture. Research
It has been difficult to make any breakthroughs in diagnosis and/or treatment of PCS as symptoms are not specific in nature and can vary based on the exact location of spinal cord lesions. In addition, the demographics of patients with PCS are widespread as the onset of symptoms typically follows a traumatic event. Additionally, research has suffered setbacks because PCS is rare with few documented cases, unlike anterior spinal cord injury.However, ongoing research has helped in differentiating PCS from other brain injuries. Therefore, better therapies for PCS treatment can be developed. For instance, one study suggests that a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) therapy intervention, commonly used in stroke patients, may aid in treating patients with symptoms of PCS. References


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Inheritance within families
In most of the families reported so far, tetra-amelia syndrome appears to have an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. This means the defective gene responsible for the disorder is located on an autosome , and two copies of the defective gene (one inherited from each parent) are required in order to be born with the disorder. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive disorder both carry one copy of the defective gene, but usually do not experience any signs or symptoms of the disorder. Epidemiology
Tetra-amelia syndrome has been reported in only a few families worldwide. According to a 2011 study by Bermejo-Sanchez, amelia – that is, the lacking of one or more limbs – occurs in roughly 1 out of every 71,000 pregnancies. People with tetra-amelia syndrome
Joanne ORiordan of Millstreet, Cork, Ireland. At the age of 16 she addressed the United Nations in New York. She appeared before the International Telecommunication Union’s conference ‘Girls in Technology’, receiving a standing ovation after delivering the keynote speech. Hirotada Ototake
Nick Vujicic, founder of Life Without Limbs. Prince Randian
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Kent Bell (1965-2015) of Jacksonville, FL, scoreboard operator and disabled rights advocate, appeared on Oprah Winfrey show and in numerous print articles over the course of his life. Rob Mendez, varsity football team offensive coordinator at Francis Parker School (San Diego). Christian Arndt of Germany, media presenter. References
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"Tetra-amelia syndrome - Genetics Home Reference". U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2009-01-09.