Movement disorders.
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.
Harris
Meghan K
MK
Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
Shneyder
Natalya
N
Borazanci
Aimee
A
Korniychuk
Elena
E
Kelley
Roger E
RE
Minagar
Alireza
A
D017677:Age Distribution; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012307:Risk Factors