What Is Locked In Syndrome?
When we are injured, there is a good chance that we will acquire permanent damage to our bodies. This will be painful, and it may also be unsightly, but we will usually be able to recover to a degree even if not completely. Some people, however, will get injuries so significant that they will struggle to do anything at all.
Such injuries, and some illnesses, can lead to a condition known as locked-in syndrome. This basically means that the patient will still be alert, but will have lost their ability to move their muscles. It is thankfully a rare occurrence, and here we take a closer look at what it is, some of the causes, and how it can affect patients.
