Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, with Desktop Edition Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

by Albanese, Alberto; Jankovic, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9781444333527
• ISBN10: 1444333526
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-04-30
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Assembled by world leading editors and contributors from an international base, this book offers a practical guide to the differential diagnosis and management of hyperkinetic movement disorders. A concise templated approach is complemented by a DVD of video cases to aid in recognition of the subtle differences between different symptoms. Algorithms will help neurologists formulate management plans for their patients.

Author Biography

Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders provides a clinical pathway for effective diagnosis and management of these disorders. The stellar international cast of authors distills the evidence so you can apply it into your practice. The judicious use of Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders provides you with the essential visual and practical tools you need to effectively diagnose and treat your patients.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. viii
List of Videos	p. x
General Issues in Hyperkinetic Disorders	p. 1
Distinguishing Clinical Features of Hyperkinetic Disorders	p. 3
Pathophysiology and Molecular Pathology of Dystonia and Tics	p. 15
Pathophysiology and Molecular Pathology of Tremor, Myoclonus, and Chorea	p. 26
Overview of the Medical Treatments of Hyperkinetic Disorders	p. 40
Overview of Surgical Treatment Possibilities in Hyperkinetic Disorders	p. 49
Tremor Syndromes	p. 71
Essential Tremor	p. 73
Other Tremors	p. 95
Dystonia Syndromes	p. 113
Primary Dystonias	p. 115
Secondary Dystonias	p. 135
Chorea Syndromes	p. 147
Huntington Disease and Other Genetic Choreas	p. 149
Acquired Choreas	p. 175
Tics and Tourette Syndrome	p. 188
Secondary Tics	p. 200
Myoclonus Syndromes	p. 207
Inherited Myoclonus Syndromes	p. 209
Segmental Myoclonus	p. 221
Other Jerks and Startles	p. 236
Ataxias	p. 257
Clinical and Pathophysiological Features of Cerebellar Dysfunction	p. 259
Inherited and Sporadic Ataxias	p. 279
Other Hyperkinetic Disorders	p. 297
Dyskinesias in Parkinsonian Syndromes	p. 299
Restless Legs Syndrome	p. 311
Tardive Dyskinesias	p. 331
Stereotypies and Other Developmental Hyperkinesias	p. 353
Paroxysmal Dyskinesias	p. 363
Psychogenic Movement Disorders	p. 375
Index	p. 385
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