Smith-Fisher Symptom

Smith-Fischer symptom is a clinical sign that is used to diagnose spinal cord lesions. This symptom was described in 1902 by the English physician Edward Smith and the American pediatrician Louis Fischer.

The Smith-Fisher symptom occurs when the spinal cord is damaged, when the patient cannot raise his arms up, while his legs remain active and can move. This symptom is one of the first signs of spinal cord damage and allows the doctor to quickly determine the cause of the disease and prescribe appropriate treatment.

To perform the Smith-Fisher test, the patient is asked to raise his arms up and hold them for one minute. If the patient is unable to do this, it may indicate spinal cord damage or other neurological diseases. In addition, this test can be used to assess the effectiveness of treatment and monitor the patient's condition.

Although the Smith-Fisher sign can be a useful tool in diagnosing spinal cord lesions, it is not the only diagnostic test. For an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient and take into account all symptoms and clinical data.

Smith-Fisher syndrome, a symptom complex of acute herpetic stomatitis caused by the herpes virus type I.

Smith described and pathomorphologically studied the phenomena of rapidly passing mild and benign swelling of the oral mucosa, limited to a number of infiltrates. At the same time, the disease was accompanied by dyspeptic complaints and a measles-like rash on the buttocks on both sides. After about a week, the infiltrates resolved, and no long-term consequences were detected. The patient also noted difficulties in eating, mainly on the front teeth, sometimes slightly crossing the nasal cartilage