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Arch Neurol. 1968;19(1):123-126.

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The spinal cord viewed as a central organ, not only serves as an agent for the mutual transmission of stimuli, but also as a source of nervous power, of the principle of motor and sensory tension, by which the continuance and vigour of motion and sensation is secured, and a general stimulus for the entire organism provided. The disease, which is characterized by a diminution of this power, is termed tabes dorsalis.

The first symptom by which it is manifested is reduction of the motor power in the muscles, first and foremost in the inferior extremities; at the commencement one leg may be affected more than the other, but in the progress of the disease both suffer. The patient complains of weakness and inability to perform any movement or endure any position for a continuance. If he is required to attempt any act demanding a larger consumption of motor power, . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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Reprinted from Romberg, M.H.: A Manual of the Nervous Diseases of Man, E.H. Sieveking ( trans. ), London: Sydenham Society, 1853, vol 2, pp 395-401.

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