Hemiplegia
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Hemiplegia is the loss of movement or paralysis that affects one side of the body, the arm, the leg, and sometimes the face on the same side. It is usually due to a disorder in the brain or the nervous system that controls those movements.
Frequent manifestations:
- Weakness or absence of movement on one side of the body
- Difficulty walking or holding objects
- Alterations of balance or posture
When to see a doctor? The sudden onset of weakness on one side of the body must be evaluated immediately, as it may be an emergency.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon study the causes, while the physical therapist supports the rehabilitation; in children the pediatric neurologist takes part. A professional and early approach favors the recovery of function.
Data on 725 doctors who treat hemiplegia
Which specialist treats hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon to identify the neurological cause, and a physical therapist supports rehabilitation and movement recovery. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hemiplegia
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Paola Muñoz Alejandre
Dr. Rosa Juárez
Dr. Alejandro García Ramírez
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Daniela González
Dr. José Roberto Ortiz Hernández
Dr. Victoria Lozada Saucillo
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Isabel Alvarado Garza Lic Daniela
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Cynthia Lineth Gámez Vega
Frequently asked questions
What is hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is the loss of movement or paralysis that affects one side of the body, the arm, the leg, and sometimes the face on the same side. It is usually due to a disorder in the brain or the nervous system that controls those movements.
Which doctor treats hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon to identify the neurological cause, and a physical therapist supports rehabilitation and movement recovery. Find these specialists.