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Incomplete lesions of spinal cord<br />

Brown – Sequard`s syndrome<br />

• Def : Syndrome produced by lesion in lateral 1/2 of the spinal cord.<br />

• Features :<br />

A. Below the level of the lesion :<br />

Ipsilateral spastic (UMNL) weakness (hemiplegia) & loss of proprioception<br />

(vibration/position)<br />

Contralateral loss of pain & temperature sensation.<br />

B. At the level of the lesion :<br />

Ipsilateral flaccid paralysis (LMNL) +<br />

Ipsilateral loss of all sensations.<br />

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