12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of Brown-Séquard's syndrome?
Weakness on one side and loss of sensations on the opposite side
What did Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard explain in 1849?
A rare spinal cord injury known as BSS
What is one of the common traumatic causes of Brown-Séquard Syndrome?
Gunshot wounds
Which spinal cord region is typically affected in Brown-Séquard Syndrome?
Cervical spine
What percentage of spinal cord injuries are estimated to be Brown-Séquard Syndrome among traumatic causes?
4%
What can be said about the visibility of a hemisection in Brown-Sequard syndrome?
It may be partially visible
What characterizes Brown-Séquard syndrome?
Weakness or paralysis and loss of pain and temperature sensation on the ipsilateral side
What is the mechanism of injury that leads to Brown-Séquard syndrome?
Hemisection of the spinal cord
Which neurological deficits are seen on the contralateral side in Brown-Séquard syndrome?
Loss of pain and temperature sensation
How does the clinical presentation vary in Brown-Séquard syndrome?
It varies in severity
What is an important aspect for improving care coordination in Brown-Séquard syndrome patients?
Enhancing communication between interprofessional medical teams
Which statement accurately describes the diagnostic criteria for Brown-Séquard syndrome?
Loss of sensation and motor function only on the ipsilateral side
Test your knowledge on Brown-Séquard syndrome, a neurologic syndrome resulting from hemisection of the spinal cord. This quiz covers the manifestations, including weakness, paralysis, proprioceptive deficits, and loss of sensation on specific sides of the body.
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