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Leg Weakness (unilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Leg Weakness (one leg)
  • Leg Weakness (unilateral)
  • Weak Leg (one leg)
  • Weakness of One Leg
  • Weakness of the Leg (one leg)
A person with unilateral leg weakness has muscle weakness in one leg.

Weakness can be caused by malfunction of part of the brain, spinal cord, or spinal nerves. All of these structures play a role in stimulating the muscles to move the legs. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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