Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Motor Neuron Disease, ICD-10 G12.21 & Riluzole Protocols
Clinical Definition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also termed Motor Neuron Disease (MND), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the selective apoptosis of both Upper Motor Neurons (UMN) in the motor cortex and Lower Motor Neurons (LMN) in the brainstem and spinal cord. This dual degeneration leads to progressive muscle atrophy, fasciculations, spasticity, and eventually…