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What is the definition of Brown-Sequard Syndrome?

Brown-Sequard syndrome is a neurological condition that results from an injury or damage to one side of the spinal cord. This condition results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparaplegia) and a loss of sensation on the opposite side (hemianesthesia). Brown-Sequard syndrome most commonly occurs in the the thoracic spine (upper and middle back). There are several causes of Brown-Sequard syndrome, including: a spinal cord tumor, trauma (such as a puncture wound to the neck or back), infectious or inflammatory diseases (tuberculosis or multiple sclerosis), and disk herniation.

What are the alternative names for Brown-Sequard Syndrome?

Brown-Sequard syndrome
Hemicord syndrome
Hemiparaplegic syndrome
Hemispinal cord syndrome

Who are the top Brown-Sequard Syndrome Local Doctors?

Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. Polina Kuprien

Internal Medicine

Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. Polina Kuprien

Internal Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

3134 N Clark St,

Chicago, IL

312-766-4949

Languages Spoken:

English, Russian, Ukrainian

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Polina Kuprien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kuprien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Cirrhosis.

Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. James P. Spencer

Family Medicine

Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. James P. Spencer

Family Medicine

Aspirus Rhinelander And Tomahawk Hospitals And Clinics Inc

824 Illinois Ave,

Stevens Point, WI

715-344-1600

Languages Spoken:

English

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Accepting New Patients

James Spencer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. Scott E. Benjamin

Physiatry

Experienced in Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Dr. Scott E. Benjamin

Physiatry

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

171 Ashley Ave,

Charleston, SC

843-792-1414

Languages Spoken:

English

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Scott Benjamin is a Physiatrist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.