Flashcards in Neurology - tremors Deck (13)
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what is cerebellar ataxia?
- broad based stance
- truncal instability during walking (can cause falls to either side)
- irregular steps
- feet lift too high
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what is an intention tremor?
coarse, LOW FREQUENCY oscillation that increases amplitude when reaching the EXTREMITIES of a VISUALLY GUIDED movement
3
what is a resting tremor not associated with?
voluntary muscle contraction
4
where in the body can be affected by a resting tremor?
any area supported by gravity
5
which neurological disease is associated with a resting tremor? what specific type of resting tremor?
parkinsons disease
sometimes with a "pin rolling" action of your hands
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When will an essential occur?
when there is voluntary muscle contraction
7
what is the difference between an essential tremor and other tremors?
it is not associated with other neurological disorders
8
are there multiple or one tremor in an essential tremor?
either but commonly many different tremors
9
what will an essential tremor make difficult?
- maintaining posture
- moving a limb
- purposeful movement towards a target
10
what is it called when you get quickening and shortening of a normal gait pattern in parkinsons?
festination
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what does festination look like?
as though the parkinsons patient is in a rush but it is actually a very insufficient way of moving
12
define bradykinesia.
slowness of movement
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