Brown-Sequard syndrome

Question 1

Brown-Sequard syndrome

define:

Answer 1

Brown-Sequard syndrome =

(hemi-section of spinal cord)

● Loss of sensation – ipsilateral tactile/proprioception and contralateral

pain/temperature

● Loss of Motor – ipsilateral movement below the lesion

Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis (hemiparaplegia) on one side of the body and a loss of sensation (hemianesthesia) on the opposite side.

Question 2

Brown-Sequard syndrome

Name the causes:

Answer 2

penetrating trauma (gunshot, stabbing)

spinal cord tumour

ischaemia

infection