• Brown-Séquard syndrome is an incomplete spinal cord lesion characterized by a clinical picture reflecting hemisection injury of the spinal cord, often in the cervical cord region. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Séquard syndrome with lesion at left tenth thoracic level (motor deficits not shown). (mhmedical.com)
  • In cases of inflammatory lesions that only involve a unilateral portion of the axial plane of the cord, Brown-Séquard syndrome may occur, resulting in potential ipsilateral corticospinal, dorsal spinocerebellar, or dorsal column dysfunction or contralateral spinothalamic dysfunction below the level of the lesion. (bvsalud.org)
  • Which of the following describes a Brown - Sequard syndrome lesion at T5? (edicexam.com)
  • The pure Brown-Séquard syndrome reflecting hemisection of the cord is not often observed. (medscape.com)
  • A clinical picture composed of fragments of the syndrome or of the hemisection syndrome plus additional symptoms and signs is more common. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is the constellation of symptoms and signs following hemisection or hemicompression of the spinal cord. (njotonline.org)
  • Brown-Séquard syndrome refers to a set of signs and symptoms caused by hemisection of the spinal cord from various sources. (bvsalud.org)
  • As an incomplete spinal cord syndrome, the clinical presentation of Brown-Séquard syndrome may range from mild to severe neurologic deficit. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with Brown-Séquard syndrome suffer from ipsilateral upper motor neuron paralysis and loss of proprioception, as well as contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation. (medscape.com)
  • Brown Séquard Syndrome/Hemi-Cord Syndrome Introduction: Spinal cord injuries span the spectrum from the devastating complete paralysis to inconsequential sensory pathology. (orthopaedicsone.com)
  • Central cord syndrome occurs when the center of the spinal cord is damaged, resulting in fine motor skill loss and varying degrees of paralysis of the arms. (crosleylaw.com)
  • This article also presents the unusual phenomena of Brown-Sequard syndrome and unilateral Horner's syndrome after blunt traumatic injury to the cervical spine. (bmj.com)
  • No national database exists to record all spinal cord syndromes resulting from traumatic and nontraumatic etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • Neurological examination however, revealed anisocoria, his left pupil being smaller than his right, and a Brown-Sequard syndrome, with a sensory level at C6. (bmj.com)
  • Classifying incomplete spinal cord injury syndromes: algorithms based on the International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury Patients. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Séquard syndrome of the cervical spinal cord after chiropractic manipulation. (medscape.com)
  • Incidence and outcomes of spinal cord injury clinical syndromes. (medscape.com)
  • Little JW, Halar E. Temporal course of motor recovery after Brown-Sequard spinal cord injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Spinal cord anatomy accounts for the clinical presentation of Brown-Séquard syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Séquard syndrome results from damage to or loss of ascending and descending spinal cord tracts on 1 side of the spinal cord. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Séquard syndrome can be caused by any mechanism resulting in damage to 1 side of the spinal cord. (medscape.com)
  • The syndrome is an uncommon form of incomplete spinal cord injury with clinical presentation of ipsilateral motor weakness, impaired proprioception and vibratory sensation, with contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation below the level of the lesion. (njotonline.org)
  • He was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, where he was diagnosed with Brown Sequard syndrome at the C3 level of his cervical spinal cord and incomplete quadriplegia at levels C1-C4. (lcca.com)
  • CASE REPORT: We report the case of a healthy 43-year-old North African male who presented with a Brown-Sequard syndrome revealing a spinal cord ischemia caused by a thoracic disc extrusion. (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute myelitis encompasses syndromes associated with inflammation of the spinal cord. (bvsalud.org)
  • These images are a random sampling from a Bing search on the term "Posterior Cord Syndrome. (fpnotebook.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome happens when one side of the spinal cord is damaged. (crosleylaw.com)
  • We report a case of an adult male who presented with Brown-Séquard syndrome and with a positive SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab PCR test. (bvsalud.org)
  • The use of medications for Brown-Séquard syndrome is dependent on the etiology and acuity of onset. (medscape.com)
  • Postoperative prognosis of Brown-Séquard-type myelopathy in patients with cervical lesions. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is most commonly seen in patients with spinal trauma and extramedullary spinal neoplasm. (easychair.org)
  • Dr. Akolkar treats patients with Gl conditions, including GERD, abdominal pain, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions including fatty liver, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, and functional Gl conditions like gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome. (hamiltonhealth.com)
  • The diagnosis of Brown-Séquard syndrome is made on the basis of history and physical examination. (medscape.com)
  • inproceedings{CAOS2019:Spontaneous_Healing_of_Brown_Sequard, author = {Xiaoyun Liu and Hongzhi Hu and Zhengwu Shao and Mao Xie}, title = {Spontaneous Healing of Brown-Sequard Syndrome Caused by Cervical Disc Herniation}, booktitle = {CAOS 2019. (easychair.org)
  • These less-pure forms of the disorder are often referred to as Brown-Séquard-plus syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Urrutia J, Fadic R. Cervical disc herniation producing acute Brown-Sequard syndrome: dynamic changes documented by intraoperative neuromonitoring. (medscape.com)
  • Kobayashi N, Asamoto S, Doi H, Sugiyama H. Brown-Sequard syndrome produced by cervical disc herniation: report of two cases and review of the literature. (razavihospital.ir)
  • The clinical picture was suggestive of a right cervical hemicord syndrome secondary to ischemia or penetrating cord injury. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the body and a loss of sensation on the opposite side. (nih.gov)
  • Restless legs syndrome , also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. (osmosis.org)
  • Musker P, Musker G. Pneumocephalus and Brown-Sequard syndrome caused by a stab wound to the back. (medscape.com)
  • There is a large amount of deficit occurring in this syndrome and usually is seen in very late and complicated cases of cervical spondylosis. (epainassist.com)
  • The diagnosis of Brown-Séquard syndrome is made on the basis of history and physical examination. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome after blunt cervical spine trauma: clinical and radiological correlations. (medscape.com)
  • Miranda P, Gomez P, Alday R, Kaen A, Ramos A. Brown-Sequard syndrome after blunt cervical spine trauma: clinical and radiological correlations. (razavihospital.ir)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome - trauma or punctures can lead to this debilitating condition that leaves one side of the body desensitized, weak and, occasionally, paralyzed. (diamondlaw.ca)
  • Furthermore, neurologic examination showed weakness in left leg motor function and loss of pain and temperature sensation in the other leg, which was based on brown-sequard syndrome. (razavihospital.ir)
  • A clinical picture composed of fragments of the syndrome or of the hemisection syndrome plus additional symptoms and signs is more common. (medscape.com)
  • Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is the constellation of symptoms and signs following hemisection or hemicompression of the spinal cord. (njotonline.org)
  • Patients with Brown-Séquard syndrome suffer from ipsilateral upper motor neuron paralysis and loss of proprioception, as well as contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation. (medscape.com)
  • An incomplete spinal injury can be classified into 3 types: anterior cord, central cord and Brown-Sequard syndrome. (azhurtonthejob.com)
  • A syndrome associated with injury to the lateral half of the spinal cord. (nih.gov)
  • Partial Brown-Séquard syndrome is characterized by asymmetrical paresis, with hypalgesia more marked on the less paretic side. (medscape.com)
  • Cardiovascular responses to static exercise in patients with Brown-Séquard syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • He has Brown Sequard syndrome so the left side is stronger than the right but the stronger side has reduced sensation to temperature/pain. (millimetres2mountains.org)
  • Central cord syndrome - is what happens when the central point of the spinal cord is injured. (diamondlaw.ca)
  • Consider participating in a clinical trial so clinicians and scientists can learn more about Brown-Sequard syndrome and spinal cord damage. (nih.gov)