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Brown-Sequard Syndrome Flashcards

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What causes Brown-Sequard syndrome?

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Lateral hemi-section of the spinal cord

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What is lateral hemi-section of the spinal cord?

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Damage to one side of the spinal cord

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How does Brown-Sequard syndrome present?

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  • Weakness/paralysis of one side of the body-ipsilateral
  • Loss of vibration/touch/proprioception-ipsilateral
  • Loss of pain and temperature-contralateral
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What ipsilateral presentations are there?

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  • Weakness/paralysis of one side of the body

* Loss of vibration/touch/proprioception

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What contralateral presentations are there?

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• Loss of pain and temperature

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