Monoplegia is the paralysis of one limb, quite frequently an arm.
Causes of Monoplegia
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of monoplegia. Other causes include:
- Stroke
- Lacunar strokes
- Brain tumor
- Multiple sclerosis
- Brown Sequard Syndrome
- Motor neuron disease
- Lumbar radiculopathy
- Nerve trauma
- Nerve inflammation
- Nerve impingement
- Malignancy impinging on nerves
- Mononeuritis multiplex
Treatment of Monoplegia
Treatment will vary depending upon the cause of monoplegia. In some cases monoplegia is temporary, in other cases partial recovery is possible. In still other cases, monoplegia is permanent and the best treatment is physical therapy and counseling designed to help the patient function with the condition.