Movement disorders

Med Clin North Am. 2009 Mar;93(2):371-88, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2008.09.002.

Abstract

Abnormal involuntary movements are major features of a large group of neurologic disorders, some of which are neurodegenerative and pose a significant diagnostic and treatment challenge to treating physicians. This article presents a concise review of clinical features, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and management of seven of the most common movement disorders encountered in a primary care clinic routinely. The disorders discussed are Parkinson disease, essential tremor, restless legs syndrome, Huntington disease, drug-induced movement disorder, Wilson disease, and Tourette syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Movement Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Movement Disorders* / physiopathology
  • Movement Disorders* / therapy
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Risk Factors