It is also known as Brown-sequard plus syndrome, hemi section of the spinal cord, hemi section syndrome, partial spinal sensory syndrome

Causes of Brown-sequard syndrome

• Tumors
• Multiple sclerosis
• Disk herniation
• Epidural hematoma
• Vertebral artery dissection
• Transverse myelitis
• Radiation
• Herniation of the spinal cord through a dural defect
• Intravenous drug use
• Tuberculosis
• Ossification of the ligamentum flavum 

Diagnosis:

• Clinical history
• Physical examaintion
• Motor examaintion reveals spastic weakness or paralysis with upper motor neuron signs of increased tone, increased reflexes, clonus and Hoffman signs on one side of the body.

Complications

• Pulmonary infections and respiratory insufficiency
• Uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia
• Bowel impaction
• Urinary tract infections
• Pressure ulcers

Treatment:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Surgical interventions
• Corticosteroids