A Sensory Ataxia: What is it? Sensory Ataxia is a type of ataxia caused by the loss of proprioceptive input—the body’s ability to sense its position in space—due to damage in the sensory pathways, especially the dorsal columns of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Whenever a patient obtains a positive Romberg’s sign, it demonstrates…
Introduction Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3, also known as Machado-Joseph disease, is an inherited neurological illness that impairs muscle function, leading to a lack of balance and coordination. As a result of the disease, your arms and legs gradually become less coordinated. Although there is currently no known cure for Machado-Joseph disease, medication can help control…
Introduction Alcoholic Neuropathy is a condition characterized by nerve damage resulting from chronic and excessive alcohol consumption. It primarily affects the peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness, typically in the limbs. Alcohol’s toxic effects on nerves, combined with nutritional deficiencies (especially B vitamins) common in heavy drinkers, contribute…
What is a Stroke? A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or significantly reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Without prompt treatment, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Strokes are a major medical emergency that requires immediate attention….
What is Pott’s paraplegia? Pott’s paraplegia, which causes severe spinal deformity, is a major complication that is challenging to cure with surgery and treatment alone. It has become accepted that chemotherapy alone can effectively cure Pott’s paraplegia in cases of early spinal TB. The most prevalent location for musculoskeletal tuberculosis is the spine, and symptoms…
A rare disorder known as Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) causes the patient’s immune system to target the peripheral nerves. Although it can affect individuals of all ages, adults and men have a greater probability of being impacted. Even among those with the most severe forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome, the majority of patients fully recover. Although severe Guillain-Barré…
Introduction The ape hand and claw hand are two distinct deformities that affect the hand and its functionality. Ape hand deformity, also known as median nerve palsy, occurs due to damage or compression of the median nerve, leading to weakness or paralysis of the thumb’s opposition movement, resembling the hand of an ape. On the…
What is a Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition affecting the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by the immune system attacking the protective covering of nerve fibers called myelin, leading to inflammation, damage, and disruption in nerve signal transmission. Definition of multiple sclerosis:…
“Wrist drop” is a medical condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control wrist extension, resulting in the inability to lift the hand or extend the wrist properly. This condition can occur due to various underlying causes, including nerve damage, trauma, compression of nerves, or certain medical conditions such as radial nerve…
Axillary nerve injury results in a condition that occurs when the axillary nerve is damaged. The axillary nerve is a nerve that runs from the upper back down the arm to the shoulder. The axillary nerve originates in the shoulder region from the brachial plexus. It supplies sensation to the skin across the shoulder and upper…
