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[How I treat ... essential tremor].

C Delcourt1, C Hotermans, B Sadzot

  • 1Service de Neurologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|January 30, 2004
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Essential tremor is a common movement disorder that can cause significant disability. While often viewed as benign, effective medical and surgical treatments are available, with surgery offering substantial relief.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Context:

  • Essential tremor is the most common hyperkinetic movement disorder.
  • Prevalence increases with age, affecting up to 5% of individuals 65 and older.
  • Despite being often considered benign, it can lead to significant social, professional, and psychological handicaps.

Purpose:

  • To review the clinical aspects of essential tremor.
  • To discuss current medical and surgical therapeutic options for essential tremor.

Summary:

  • Essential tremor, a prevalent movement disorder, impacts all age groups, with increased prevalence in older adults.
  • The condition, though often deemed benign, can cause substantial functional impairment.
  • This review covers clinical features and explores available medical and surgical treatments, noting potential for significant improvement with surgery.

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Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of essential tremor, aiding clinicians in diagnosis and management.
  • Highlights the potential for significant patient improvement through therapeutic interventions, particularly surgical options.