Learn About Alien Hand Syndrome

What is the definition of Alien Hand Syndrome?
Alien hand syndrome is condition that may occur after a stroke, brain tumor, brain aneurysm, or neurosurgery in which an individual has no control over a hand which instead acts on its own.
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What are the symptoms of Alien Hand Syndrome?
Symptoms of alien hand syndrome may include a feeling that the hand does not belong to its owner (alien hand sign); involuntary movements, such as one hand performing actions contrary to the other hand; a hand that performs activities not directed by the owner (anarchic hand) or levitating hand; and a feeling of having an extra limb (supernumerary hand). Individuals with alien hand syndrome may be groped by their own hand against their will, or they may slap the alien hand with their normal hand. The alien hand may grab things and not let go or even attempt to suffocate the patient.
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What are the current treatments for Alien Hand Syndrome?
There is currently no treatment for alien hand syndrome, which may go away on its own in minutes, hours, or days or last for years.
Who are the top Alien Hand Syndrome Local Doctors?
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Noham Wolpe
Elite
Highly rated in
2
conditions

University Of Cambridge

Mrc Cognition And Brain Sciences Unit, 
Cambridge, ENG, GB 

Noham Wolpe practices in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Wolpe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Alien Hand Syndrome, Apraxia, Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome, and Parkinson's Disease.

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Sung H. Jang
Elite
Highly rated in
34
conditions

College Of Medicine, Yeungnam University

Daegu, KR 

Sung Jang practices in Daegu, Republic of Korea. Jang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Alberto J. Espay
Neurology
Distinguished
Highly rated in
62
conditions
Neurology

UC Health

University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

3113 Bellevue Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 

Alberto Espay is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Espay has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Espay is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the Latest Advances for Alien Hand Syndrome?
New measures of agency from an adaptive sensorimotor task.
Journal: PloS one
Published: December 21, 2020
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