Paralysis of both arms from injury of the upper portion of the pyramidal decussation: “cruciate paralysis”
- 1 October 1970
- journal article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 33 (4) , 376-380
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1970.33.4.0376
Abstract
✓ A new clinical entity, “cruciate paralysis,” manifested by paralysis in both arms without weakness in the legs, is described. The mechanism that produces this rare condition is discussed and the possibility of differential injury to the pyramidal decussation emphasized.Keywords
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