Locked-in syndrome can occur from any injury or illness that affects a specific part of the brain. Below, our locked-in syndrome lawyers discuss the potential causes and the care people with locked-in syndrome often need. How Locked-In Syndrome Can Occur Locked-in syndrome (LIS) happens when there is damage to the pons. The pons is a… Read More
Prognosis and Life Expectancy
The prognosis and life expectancy of a person with locked-in syndrome (LIS) depend on several factors. Factors That Affect Life Expectancy There are several factors that can impact the life expectancy of a person with LIS, including: The Care Your Loved One Received How quickly a brainstem stroke or locked-in syndrome is recognized and treated… Read More
What Families Need to Know About Locked-In Syndrome After a Stroke
Locked-in syndrome is one of the most devastating neurological conditions a person can experience. Patients retain full cognitive function but are completely paralyzed — unable to speak, move their limbs, or even breathe independently. In most cases, only vertical eye movement remains as a means of communication. What Is Locked-In Syndrome? Locked-in syndrome (LIS) occurs… Read More
Emotional and Psychological Effects of Locked-In Syndrome
Most people who’ve heard of locked-in syndrome think of it as a physical condition. But the people who actually live with it will tell you the harder part is everything going on in the mind that no one else can see. How Locked-In Syndrome Happens Locked-in syndrome (LIS) usually follows a stroke, a head injury,… Read More
Rehabilitation Options for Patients With Locked-In Syndrome
Locked-in syndrome leaves patients fully conscious but almost entirely paralyzed, unable to move or speak. While meaningful motor recovery is rare, rehabilitation remains essential—not to restore function, but to prevent secondary complications and preserve any existing movement that enables communication. Rehab also provides a structured framework that guides and supports loved ones in delivering safe,… Read More
Delayed tPA Treatment After Stroke Misdiagnosis
Strokes are commonly misdiagnosed. However, every minute an ischemic stroke goes untreated, the brain loses neurons. tPA can reverse damage, but only within a narrow window. When stroke symptoms are mistaken for migraine, anxiety, or intoxication, that window closes silently, turning a treatable emergency into permanent disability or death. What tPA Is and How It… Read More