Spinothalamic Tract - Lesions

Lesions

Unilateral lesion usually causes contralateral anaesthesia (loss of pain and temperature). Anaesthesia will normally begin 1-2 segments below the level of lesion, affecting all caudal body areas. This is clinically tested by using pin pricks.

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