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: Received: 27 February 2024 / Approved: 27 February 2024 / Online: 27 February 2024 (10:24:46 CET)
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R. Santos, E. Advances in Understanding and Managing Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Review. Preprints2024, 2024021525. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1525.v1
R. Santos, E. Advances in Understanding and Managing Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Review. Preprints 2024, 2024021525. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1525.v1
R. Santos, E. Advances in Understanding and Managing Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Review. Preprints2024, 2024021525. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1525.v1
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Abstract
Movement disorders encompass a diverse group of neurological conditions characterized by abnormal voluntary or involuntary movements. These disorders can be classified broadly into hyperkinetic and hypokinetic disorders. Excessive, involuntary movements, including tremors, dystonia, chorea, and myoclonus characterize hyperkinetic disorders. Tremors are rhythmic, involuntary movements occurring at rest or during movement. Dystonia involves sustained muscle contractions, leading to twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Chorea manifests as brief, irregular, involuntary movements that flow from one body part to another. Myoclonus consists of sudden, brief muscle contractions, either spontaneous or in response to a stimulus. Hypokinetic disorders are characterized by a lack of movement or difficulty initiating movement, as seen in Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Parkinsonism refers to a group of disorders with similar symptoms to Parkinson's disease but with different underlying causes. Diagnosing movement disorders involves a thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history and physical examination. Neuroimaging studies such as MRI, CT scans, and functional imaging techniques may be used to assess brain structure and function. Additionally, laboratory tests, including genetic testing and biochemical markers, can help diagnose certain movement disorders.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Neuroscience and Neurology
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