Finger recognition and gesture imitation in Gerstmann's syndrome (original) (raw)

This research investigates the manifestations of Gerstmann's syndrome (GS), focusing on finger recognition and gesture imitation deficits associated with this condition, which is characterized by agraphia, dyscalculia, and left-right confusion. Through a series of cognitive tasks assessing body representations, the study identifies distinct patterns of impairment in patients, emphasizing the interaction of various cognitive processes involved in body representation and how they differ across individuals with developmental and acquired forms of GS. Results highlight the complexity of neuropsychological representations tied to GS and suggest potential avenues for rehabilitation.