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04-19-2004, 12:44 PM
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The examining physician notes that she is unable
to move her arms and legs, but can blink her eyes

lesion site?
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04-21-2004, 04:53 AM
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maybe in complete transection of spinal cord ,off course at c4 or c5
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04-21-2004, 03:17 PM
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04-21-2004, 03:29 PM
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thematic perception test?
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04-21-2004, 06:02 PM
Christian Sahmkow


Ventral Pons !! That´s the "locked-in" Sindrome; it´s a pseudocoma state (because reticular formation is intact).
Afected pathways are the corticospinal and corticobulbar tracts, which paralize facial, pharyngeal, musculature. Arms and legs are also paralized, with sparing of vertical gaze and blinking, which is a form of communication in this patiens. Sometimes, they might be conscious of what`s going on, and sometimes not.

I hope, I could help you with something...

Christian Sahmkow
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