Vulpi-an-Bernhardt Type
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
The Vulpi-an-Bernhardt type refers to a specific pattern of muscle atrophy observed in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal progressive atrophy. It is characterized by the onset of atrophy in the shoulder girdle muscles, which only later spreads to the muscles of the distal upper extremities.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
VULPI-AN-BERNHARDT TYPE (Vulpian, Bernhardt) of muscle atrophy distribution in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal progressive atrophy: the onset of atrophy begins in the muscles of the shoulder girdle and only later spreads to the muscles of the distal parts of the upper extremities. It is encountered rarely.
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“Vulpi-an-Bernhardt Type.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/vulpi-an-bernhardt-type/