Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hand contractures in Parkinson's disease.

T Kyriakides1, R L Hewer

  • 1Department of Neurology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Parkinson's disease can cause hand contractures, leading to stiffness and limited movement. This study explores potential mechanisms behind these debilitating symptoms in affected individuals.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

EAN 2024 Guideline on the Diagnostic Approach to Oligo/Asymptomatic HyperCKemia.

European journal of neurology·2026
Same author

Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy of the Jerash Type.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·2017
Same author

Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy of the Jerash Type.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·2017
Same author

Genetic background modifies amyloidosis in a mouse model of ATTR neuropathy.

Biochemistry and biophysics reports·2017
Same author

Titin antibodies in "seronegative" myasthenia gravis--A new role for an old antigen.

Journal of neuroimmunology·2016
Same author

MuSK autoantibodies in myasthenia gravis detected by cell based assay--A multinational study.

Journal of neuroimmunology·2015

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
  • Hand contractures are a common but often under-recognized complication in PD patients.

Observation:

  • This report details three cases of hand contractures in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
  • The contractures presented as significant limitations in hand function and dexterity.

Findings:

  • The study describes the clinical presentation of these hand contractures.
  • It also explores potential pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to their development in PD.

Implications:

  • Understanding these mechanisms may lead to novel therapeutic strategies for managing hand contractures in Parkinson's disease.
  • Improved management could enhance the quality of life for individuals with PD.

Related Experiment Videos