Movement disorders are a complex group of disorders spanning all aspects of neurological illnesses and range from conditions characterized by too little movement (hypokinesis) to those where movement is excessive (hyperkinesis).
The classic example would be Parkinson’s disease, while other movement related problems, such as tremor, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, hemiballism and tics, occur in a range of inherited, drug-induced and sporadic disorders.
Genetics plays an important part in the genesis of several conditions characterized by various movement disorders, such as Huntington’s disease, dystonic conditions and myoclonus. Somatization from psychologically determined conditions can also manifest as movement disorders. Finally, sleep may be affected by movement disorders and a typical example would be restless legs syndrome.
To non-experts, movement disorders may appear to be complex, sometimes bizarre and difficult to manage. Diagnosis is based mostly on observation and examination rather than radiology and serological assessments. This comprehensive handbook deals with all the above movement disorders in a holistic manner, providing a detailed “snapshot” view of these complex disorders. As well as being useful to the general physician working in clinical settings where movement disorders often first present, such as accident and emergency departments or in primary care.
This book is an up-to-date information that will be useful for trainees and experts in the field of movement disorders.
Contents
Chapter 1 Parkinson’s disease - Epidemiology, incidence, and prevalence
- Risk factors
- Genetic factors
- Pathophysiology
- Symptoms and signs
- Confirmation of diagnosis
- Management of Parkinson’s disease
- Neuroprotection
- Stereotactic thalamotomy and deep brain stimulation
- Transplant therapies
- Nondopaminergic drug therapy
- Specialist nursing care
- Cost of care
- Mortality and prognosis
Chapter 2 Parkinsonian syndromes
- Neurodegeneration-linked parkinsonism
- Multiple system atrophy
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Corticobasal degeneration
- Vascular pseudoparkinsonism
- Other parkinsonian syndromes
- Management
- Conclusions
Chapter 3 Dystonia
- Definition
- Classification
- Location
- Pathophysiology
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Signs and symptoms
- History and investigations
- Treatments
Chapter 4 Essential tremor
- Tremor subtypes and differential diagnosis
- Physical examination and clinical evaluation
- Epidemiology and neuropathology
- Treatment
Chapter 5 Restless legs syndrome
- Restless legs syndrome
- Periodic limb movements of sleep
- RLS in children
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Pathophysiology
- Treatment
Chapter 6 Other movement disorders
- Drug-induced movement disorders
- Tics and Tourette’s syndrome
- Chorea, ballismus and athetosis
- Myoclonus
- Ataxia
- Conclusions
Index
Product Details
- Paperback: 100 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (August 11, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 184996064X
- ISBN-13: 978-1849960649
- Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.2 inches
List Price: $39.95