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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?
Dr. Rajiv Joglekar
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Dr. Rajiv Joglekar
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

24 On Physicians PC

955 Ribaut Rd, 
Beaufort, SC 
 (1.4 mi)
843-522-5005
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
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Rajiv Joglekar is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dr. Joglekar and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Boils, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Joglekar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Scott E. Benjamin
Physiatry
Dr. Scott E. Benjamin
Physiatry

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
 (48.7 mi)
843-792-1414
Languages Spoken:
English
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Scott Benjamin is a Physiatrist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Douglas C. Swartz
Family Medicine
Dr. Douglas C. Swartz
Family Medicine

Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC

25 Hospital Ctr Blvd, 
Hilton Head Island, SC 
 (14.6 mi)
843-681-6122
Languages Spoken:
English
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Douglas Swartz is a Family Medicine provider in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Swartz and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown-Sequard Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Swartz is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center