Neurologic Soft Signs in Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract

NEUROLOGIC soft signs (NSSs) reflect subtle abnormalities of language, motor coordination, perception, and other central nervous system functions.^1,2 Neurologic soft signs are nonspecific indicators of impairment that typically do not allow localization of central nervous system lesions. An increased incidence of NSSs has been found in patients with mental disorders, including those with schizophrenia,^1,3-10 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),^11-17 and social phobia.^18,19 Neurologic soft signs have also been reported as sequelae of child abuse.^20-22