90 Brown–Séquard syndrome
Salient features
History
• Weak leg that feels normal whereas the other leg is moving perfectly but the patient cannot feel pain and temperature sensation (Fig. 90.1)
• Trauma to the spine, e.g. stab injury
• History of degenerative spine disease or multiple sclerosis
• Tell the examiner you would like also to take a history for bladder and bowel symptoms.
