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[Orthostatic tremor].

R de O Souza1, S A Ribeiro

  • 1Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, UNI-RIO.

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a high-frequency tremor affecting lower limb muscles when standing. Further cases suggest OT may be more common and share mechanisms with essential tremors.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a recently identified tremor disorder.
  • It is characterized by high-frequency, irregular muscle activity.

Observation:

  • OT specifically affects antagonistic muscle groups in the lower limbs.
  • Symptoms manifest only when maintaining an erect posture.

Findings:

  • The study presents two additional cases of orthostatic tremor.
  • These findings suggest OT might be more prevalent than previously thought.
  • Key diagnostic and semiological features of OT are emphasized.

Implications:

  • Orthostatic tremor may share underlying pathophysiological mechanisms with essential hereditary tremors.
  • Increased recognition of OT is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.