Sensory Ataxia Symptoms and Signs

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…