A 55-year-old patient who was right-handed consulted a neurologist for episodes of inter-manual conflict due to uncontrolled movements of his left hand, marked by involuntary movements of his left ...

Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder distinguished by involuntary, seemingly purposeful limb movements coupled with a sensation of estrangement from the affected limb. This ...

Someone comes to you with a problem – they feel as though their limbs do not belong to them. How can you possibly deal with such a huge and psychologically complex difficulty? It’s going to be tough, ...

When Ryan Darby was a neurology resident, he was familiar with something called alien limb syndrome, but that did not make his patients’ behavior any less puzzling. Individuals with this condition ...