Alien Hand Syndrome

Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare and fascinating neurological disorder in which a person’s limb—most often a hand—appears to act independently, without conscious control. 

 

                                      

 

First Formal Description (1908)

• The earliest clear description of the syndrome is credited to Kurt Goldstein in 1908.
• He reported a patient with a brain lesion whose hand seemed to act “on its own,” performing goal-directed movements without the patient’s intention.

 

 

 

 

 

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