Functional hemiparesis: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Functional hemiparesis: clinical features. There is a non-pyramidal distribution of weakness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- There is a non-pyramidal distribution of weakness
- There is a dragging gait rather than the hemiparetic gait of organic hemiparesis
Associated features
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Co-morbid psychiatric disorders
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Social impact
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Predictors of good outcome
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