Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy is a condition where age-related degeneration of the cervical spine leads to compression of the spinal cord. This can cause symptoms like neck stiffness, numbness or…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…