Eighteen months later she experienced a spasm resulting in right femoral neck fracture while transferring into her wheelchair. She underwent successful hemiarthroplasty and was referred to neurology.
in the treatment of a 41 year old woman with stiff person syndrome. She was admitted to hospital as an emergency with prolonged and painful extensor spasms affecting the neck and back, arms, and legs.
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What Is Stiff Person Syndrome?
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder ... Over time, stiffness can affect other muscles in the body, ...
The Johns Hopkins Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) Center, led by Dr. Scott Newsome, offers patient education, symptom management and hope for the future for people with this rare disorder. Our ...
Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck Stiff neck (limited movement) is also common Minor muscle strain from overuse and neck injury are included Pain in the front of the neck often ...
These findings led to the final diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome (SPS). Initially, under the tentative diagnosis of NMS, the patient had not showed any improvement with SSRI cessation and ...
Trying to solve the mystery of her symptoms, she learned about stiff person syndrome (SPS), a very rare disease with symptoms that matched hers. Gay sought treatment with Dr. Scott Newsome at Johns ...