Genes
Troyer Syndrome is a part of this rare genetically-distinct neurological disorder group
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Another term for muscle stiffness
Spasticity
This device is often used by those affected in the 50s-60s
Wheelchair
This manner causes Troyer Syndrome
Autosomal Recessive Manner (both parents have to pass the gene on)
Troyer Syndrome is classified as this type of HSP
Complex Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Symptoms start to present at this age
1-23 months (Infancy)
Pharmaceutical treatment for Troyer Syndrome
Antispasmodic drugs
This type of test can give an official diagnosis of Troyer Syndrome
Specialised Genetic Testing
A mutation in this gene results in the development of Troyer Syndrome
SPGP20 (Spastic Paraplegia Gene)
Distal Amyotrophy presents as this
Muscle weakness in the feet and hands
Treatment for the disorder targets this
Symptoms
Which population has this condition mainly been documented in?
Amish (Old Order)
The mutated gene is located on this chromosome
Chromosome 13
Dysarthria is a name for this symptom
Speech difficulties
The main goals of physical therapy treatment
Improve muscle strength and maintain range of motion
This can determine the severity of symptoms/impairment a patient experiences
Age
The mutation causing Troyer Syndrome results in a loss of these proteins
Spartin
The medical term for uncontrollable movements of the limbs
Choreoathetosis
Troyer Syndrome does not shorten this
Lifespan
This year saw the first diagnosis of Troyer Syndrome
1967