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When the Body Fails but the Mind Remains: Understanding Locked-In Syndrome

Author(s) Dr. Ishaan Bakshi, Ms. Mallika Pamnani, Mr. Prashant Anand
Country India
Abstract Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is an uncommon but devastating condition in which patients lose nearly all voluntary motor control—typically all four limbs and speech—yet remain fully conscious and can usually move their eyes vertically. It most often follows a brain-stem insult, classically a basilar-artery stroke. Because patients appear unresponsive, LIS is frequently mistaken for coma or a vegetative state; accurate diagnosis therefore hinges on high clinical suspicion backed by neuroimaging and electrophysiologic testing.

There is no disease-modifying therapy, so management centers on rapid identification, meticulous critical-care support, and early, intensive rehabilitation. Communication aids—ranging from low-tech eye-blink codes to sophisticated eye-tracking devices and brain-computer interfaces—are vital for preserving autonomy and quality of life. Prognosis is generally guarded, but outcomes vary with the lesion’s cause, the degree of brain-stem damage, and the timeliness and breadth of rehabilitation.

Current investigations into neuroplasticity, stem-cell approaches, and next-generation interfaces are beginning to offer cautious optimism for better long-term function. Throughout care, clinicians must balance medical advances with ethical considerations, ensuring respect for patient wishes, robust psychosocial support, and thoughtful end-of-life planning.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45638
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mnws
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