Locked-in syndrome

/lˈɒktɪn sˈɪndɹəʊm/

/lˈɑːktɪn sˈɪndɹoʊm/

Locked-in syndrome

a rare neurological condition in which a person is unable to move or speak, but retains full awareness and mental alertness

Examples

1. David is a patient with Locked-in syndrome.

2. Tony Nicklinson will be remembered as the man with Locked-in syndrome who fought for the right to die.

3. Let's take the example of a patient with Locked-in syndrome.

4. Thought-controlled wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs, or communication solutions for patients with ALS or Locked-In Syndrome are just a few examples of how this tech can help with rehabilitation.