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[From 'Involuntary Movements' to 'Movement Disorders'].

Toshio Fukutake1

  • 1Department of Neurology Kameda Medical Center.

Brain and Nerve = Shinkei Kenkyu No Shinpo
|December 29, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Movement disorders encompass hyperkinetic and hypokinetic conditions, offering a new framework for understanding abnormal movements by their characteristics rather than location. This review explores diverse conditions like catatonia and stiff person syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders
  • Clinical Neuroscience

Background:

  • The term 'movement disorders' broadly includes hyperkinetic and hypokinetic conditions, moving beyond 'involuntary movements'.
  • Understanding abnormal movements by phenomena, not just localization, offers a more comprehensive diagnostic approach.
  • This framework aids in classifying diverse conditions like catalepsy, apraxia, and various hyperkinetic syndromes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To deepen the understanding of movement disorders by examining clinical and pathophysiological features.
  • To provide a unified perspective on abnormal movements across a spectrum of neurological conditions.
  • To highlight key differentiating aspects such as consciousness, volition, and temporal patterns.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of clinical and pathophysiological features of selected movement disorders.
  • Comparative analysis of conditions including catatonia, anti-NMDAR encephalitis, paroxysmal dyskinesias, stiff person syndrome, corticobasal degeneration, and hysteria.
  • Emphasis on phenomenological aspects: consciousness, voluntariness, and paroxysmal/sustained characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Movement disorders are characterized by phenomena (e.g., hyperkinesia, hypokinesia) rather than solely by anatomical localization.
    • Conditions like catatonia, anti-NMDAR encephalitis, and stiff person syndrome exhibit distinct abnormal movement patterns.
    • The interplay of cortical and subcortical networks, alongside consciousness and volition, is crucial in understanding these disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • A phenomenological approach enhances the understanding of diverse movement disorders.
    • Recognizing the roles of consciousness, volition, and network involvement is key to advancing the field.
    • Further research into these aspects will refine diagnosis and treatment strategies for movement disorders.