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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Abnormal posturing
			\| image = [[File:Decorticate.PNG\|250px]]
			\| alt =
			\| caption = Decorticate posturing
			\| field = [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Decorticate posturing]], [[decerebrate posturing]]
			\| complications = Increased [[intracranial pressure]], [[brain herniation]]
			\| onset =
			\| duration =
			\| types =
			\| causes = [[Traumatic brain injury]], [[stroke]], [[intracranial hemorrhage]], [[brain tumor]], [[encephalopathy]]
			\| risks =
			\| diagnosis = [[Neurological examination]], [[imaging studies]]
			\| differential =
			\| prevention =
			\| treatment = Address underlying cause, [[supportive care]]
			\| medication =
			\| prognosis = Varies depending on cause and severity
			\| frequency =
			\| deaths =
			}}
	{{Short description\|Abnormal body postures due to severe brain injury}}		{{Short description\|Abnormal body postures due to severe brain injury}}
	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}~~

	'''Abnormal posturing''' refers to involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury. It is often observed in patients with conditions such as [[traumatic brain injury]], [[stroke]], or [[intracranial hemorrhage]]. Abnormal posturing is a critical sign in the [[Glasgow Coma Scale]] and can help in assessing the severity of brain damage.		'''Abnormal posturing''' refers to involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury. It is often observed in patients with conditions such as [[traumatic brain injury]], [[stroke]], or [[intracranial hemorrhage]]. Abnormal posturing is a critical sign in the [[Glasgow Coma Scale]] and can help in assessing the severity of brain damage.

	==Types of Abnormal Posturing==		==Types of Abnormal Posturing==

	Abnormal posturing is generally categorized into two main types: [[decorticate posturing]] and [[decerebrate posturing]].		Abnormal posturing is generally categorized into two main types: [[decorticate posturing]] and [[decerebrate posturing]].

	===Decorticate Posturing===		===Decorticate Posturing===
	~~[[File:Decorticate.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Illustration of decorticate posturing]]~~
	Decorticate posturing, also known as flexor posturing, is characterized by:		Decorticate posturing, also known as flexor posturing, is characterized by:
	* Flexion of the arms at the elbows		* Flexion of the arms at the elbows
	* Adduction of the arms		* Adduction of the arms
	* Extension and internal rotation of the legs		* Extension and internal rotation of the legs

	This type of posturing indicates damage to the [[corticospinal tract]] above the level of the [[red nucleus]], typically involving the [[cerebral hemispheres]], [[internal capsule]], or [[thalamus]].		This type of posturing indicates damage to the [[corticospinal tract]] above the level of the [[red nucleus]], typically involving the [[cerebral hemispheres]], [[internal capsule]], or [[thalamus]].

	===Decerebrate Posturing===		===Decerebrate Posturing===
	~~[[File:Decerebrate.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Illustration of decerebrate posturing]]~~
	Decerebrate posturing, also known as extensor posturing, is characterized by:		Decerebrate posturing, also known as extensor posturing, is characterized by:
	* Extension of the arms and legs		* Extension of the arms and legs
	* Pronation of the arms		* Pronation of the arms
	* Plantar flexion of the feet		* Plantar flexion of the feet

	This type of posturing suggests damage to the brainstem, specifically below the level of the red nucleus, affecting the [[midbrain]] or [[pons]].		This type of posturing suggests damage to the brainstem, specifically below the level of the red nucleus, affecting the [[midbrain]] or [[pons]].

	==Clinical Significance==		==Clinical Significance==
	Abnormal posturing is a significant clinical sign that indicates severe brain injury. It is often used in conjunction with other clinical assessments to determine the level of [[consciousness]] and the extent of brain damage. The presence of decorticate or decerebrate posturing can influence the [[prognosis]] and management of patients with severe brain injuries.		Abnormal posturing is a significant clinical sign that indicates severe brain injury. It is often used in conjunction with other clinical assessments to determine the level of [[consciousness]] and the extent of brain damage. The presence of decorticate or decerebrate posturing can influence the [[prognosis]] and management of patients with severe brain injuries.

	==Management==		==Management==
	The management of patients exhibiting abnormal posturing involves addressing the underlying cause of the brain injury. This may include:		The management of patients exhibiting abnormal posturing involves addressing the underlying cause of the brain injury. This may include:
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	* [[Medical management]] to control [[cerebral edema]]		* [[Medical management]] to control [[cerebral edema]]
	* Supportive care in an [[intensive care unit]]		* Supportive care in an [[intensive care unit]]
			==See also==
	==~~Related pages~~==
	* [[Glasgow Coma Scale]]		* [[Glasgow Coma Scale]]
	* [[Traumatic brain injury]]		* [[Traumatic brain injury]]
	* [[Intracranial hemorrhage]]		* [[Intracranial hemorrhage]]
	* [[Cerebral edema]]		* [[Cerebral edema]]

	[[Category:Neurology]]		[[Category:Neurology]]
	[[Category:Medical signs]]		[[Category:Medical signs]]
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Decorticate.PNG\|Decorticate posturing~~
	~~File:Decerebrate.jpg\|Decerebrate posturing~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Decorticate.PNG\|Decorticate posturing
			File:Decerebrate.jpg\|Decerebrate posturing
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{{Short description|Abnormal body postures due to severe brain injury}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}

'''Abnormal posturing''' refers to involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury. It is often observed in patients with conditions such as [[traumatic brain injury]], [[stroke]], or [[intracranial hemorrhage]]. Abnormal posturing is a critical sign in the [[Glasgow Coma Scale]] and can help in assessing the severity of brain damage.

==Types of Abnormal Posturing==

Abnormal posturing is generally categorized into two main types: [[decorticate posturing]] and [[decerebrate posturing]].

===Decorticate Posturing===
[[File:Decorticate.PNG|thumb|right|Illustration of decorticate posturing]]
Decorticate posturing, also known as flexor posturing, is characterized by:
* Flexion of the arms at the elbows
* Adduction of the arms
* Extension and internal rotation of the legs

This type of posturing indicates damage to the [[corticospinal tract]] above the level of the [[red nucleus]], typically involving the [[cerebral hemispheres]], [[internal capsule]], or [[thalamus]].

===Decerebrate Posturing===
[[File:Decerebrate.jpg|thumb|right|Illustration of decerebrate posturing]]
Decerebrate posturing, also known as extensor posturing, is characterized by:
* Extension of the arms and legs
* Pronation of the arms
* Plantar flexion of the feet

This type of posturing suggests damage to the brainstem, specifically below the level of the red nucleus, affecting the [[midbrain]] or [[pons]].

==Clinical Significance==
Abnormal posturing is a significant clinical sign that indicates severe brain injury. It is often used in conjunction with other clinical assessments to determine the level of [[consciousness]] and the extent of brain damage. The presence of decorticate or decerebrate posturing can influence the [[prognosis]] and management of patients with severe brain injuries.

==Management==
The management of patients exhibiting abnormal posturing involves addressing the underlying cause of the brain injury. This may include:
* [[Surgical intervention]] to relieve [[intracranial pressure]]
* [[Medical management]] to control [[cerebral edema]]
* Supportive care in an [[intensive care unit]]

==Related pages==
* [[Glasgow Coma Scale]]
* [[Traumatic brain injury]]
* [[Intracranial hemorrhage]]
* [[Cerebral edema]]

[[Category:Neurology]]
[[Category:Medical signs]]