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[Motor dysfunction in the aged--approach to involuntary movements]
1Department of Neurology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
[Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi] the Hokkaido Journal of Medical Science
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This study reviews involuntary movements in the aged, focusing on Parkinson disease and essential tremor. It highlights advances in treatments like anti-parkinsonian medications, beta-blockers, and botulinus toxin for blepharospasms, improving daily living activities.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Neurology
- Movement Disorders
Context:
- Involuntary movements are common in the aged population.
- Parkinson disease and essential tremor have high prevalence rates.
- Blepharospasms, though less common, can be disabling in older adults.
Purpose:
- To describe clinical, pathophysiological, and therapeutic approaches for involuntary movements in the aged.
- To review recent treatment advances for Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and blepharospasms.
- To emphasize the significance of neuroscience for future research and treatment.
Summary:
- The abstract details the management of involuntary movements in the elderly, including Parkinson disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET).
- Current treatments discussed include anti-parkinsonian medications for PD and beta-adrenergic blockers for ET.
- Botulinus toxin injections are presented as a highly effective treatment for blepharospasms, significantly improving activities of daily living (ADL).
Impact:
- Improved understanding and management of common neurological disorders in aging populations.
- Enhanced therapeutic strategies for disabling conditions like blepharospasms, leading to better patient quality of life.
- Underscores the growing importance of neuroscience in addressing age-related neurological conditions.