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[Tremor].

J Raethjen1, G Deuschl

  • 1Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel. j.raethjen@neurologie.uni-kiel.de

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|January 16, 2007
PubMed
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Essential tremor is a common neurological condition. Treatments for various tremors, including essential, Parkinsonian, and dystonic tremors, range from medications to surgical interventions like thalamic stimulation.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neuroscience

Background:

  • Tremor is a frequent neurological sign with diverse clinical presentations.
  • Essential tremor is the most common primary neurological tremor, affecting 2-5% of the population, often with autosomal-dominant inheritance.
  • Other tremor types include Parkinsonian, cerebellar, orthostatic, and dystonic tremors, each with distinct characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical classification of tremors.
  • To discuss the pharmacological and surgical treatment options for various tremor types.
  • To highlight the symptomatic nature of current tremor therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and classification of different tremor types.
  • Review of current drug therapies targeting specific tremor manifestations.

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  • Discussion of advanced treatments such as thalamic stimulation for refractory cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Essential tremor is often postural and kinetic, potentially improving with alcohol.
    • Parkinsonian tremor is typically a resting tremor, while cerebellar tremor is intentional.
    • Orthostatic tremor is high-frequency and affects the legs; dystonic tremor affects specific body regions.

    Conclusions:

    • Symptomatic drug therapies include beta-blockers, antiepileptics, benzodiazepines for postural/action tremors, and dopaminergic/anticholinergic agents for rest tremors.
    • Botulinum toxin is effective for dystonic tremor, while gabapentin/benzodiazepines may help orthostatic tremor.
    • Thalamic stimulation is a viable option for severe, refractory tremors, despite associated risks.