What is the difference between central cord syndrome and Brown-Séquard syndrome?

What is the difference between central cord syndrome and Brown-Séquard syndrome?

Central cord syndrome (CCS) and Brown-Séquard syndrome (BSS) are both incomplete spinal cord injuries, but they’re distinct conditions.

CCS is an incomplete traumatic injury to the center of your spinal cord, usually in your neck. This injury results in weakness in your arms that is worse than in your legs.

BSS results from an incomplete spinal cord injury anywhere along your spine, and it causes weakness or paralysis on one side of your body and a loss of sensation on the other side below where the injury is.