Case study 110 - Locked-in syndrome 🔒 EXPLAINED by Dr. Grunch, neurosurgeon

Case study 110 - Locked-in syndrome 🔒
Locked-in syndrome (LiS) is a rare and serious neurological disorder that happens when a part of your brainstem is damaged, usually from a stroke. People with LiS have total paralysis but still have consciousness and their normal cognitive abilities. Most people with LiS can communicate with eye movements and lead meaningful lives. (Source: Clevelandclinic.org)
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[@Sharonmxg]

Locked in syndrome must be a terrifying state to be in. Similar to being awake under anesthesia.

[@sailboatrn7372]

As a retired nurse that is my worst nightmare.

[@73Arland]

Awesome fast paced presentation with visuals. Thank You.

[@danielalldred8261]

Wow, that’s terrifying

[@denisederosa945]

Thank you Dr! Can you please elaborate on the parameters of the two possible treatments? What harm could come from at least trying the meds or removal?

[@cherylwertheimer4040]

Such an interesting case and wonderfully informative video!
How common are basilar artery strokes in APS patients? My husband has triple positive APS and we know he has a significant risk of strokes in general, but this is not a possibility I’d ever considered (and it’s pretty terrifying). He’s 38 and has already had 2 PEs, a STEMI, splenic infarcts, and a handful of peripheral clots in his extremities in the 5 years since dx. All but the PEs were while on various anticoagulant therapies. He also had a bout of transient global amnesia while recovering from the STEMI, so it was suspected he had some tiny clots in his brain. So yeah…this has me a bit spooked!

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Omg that must be horrible. 😢

[@kimberleyx6929]

For someone with Pulmonary embolism this is terrible and terrifying.❤

[@bethyoung3654]

Informative video. Thank you!

[@cemsimsek8742]

amasing presentation , tahanks alot

[@antiracistbaby1085]

Man I wanna learn Neurosurgery in the US but I hear neurosurgery is damn near impossible to get for IMGs. Any tips on how I can improve my chances Dr Grunch?

[@manonruiz371]

How sad

[@jackielowrey3032]

How do you find out if you have a clotting disorder before taking birth control?

[@sunewadskjrnielsen3787]

now imagine what instagram reels are gonna say to this 💀

[@Nobodysbby]

Im curious how its ethicak to keeohthem akive with they cannot swallow?