Clinical neurophysiology for tremor: Common questions in clinical practice
Recent Publication
Tremor is a rhythmic, uncontrolled movement of a body part caused by muscle contractions. This movement disorder is often difficult to diagnose accurately through dialogue and examinations alone. Neurophysiological methods, such as the recording of electrical signals from muscles and nerves, offer valuable support in understanding and differentiating between different types of tremor. An international team of experts has analysed the benefits of such methods in various movement disorders. The study shows how important these modern approaches are for more precise diagnostics. By using them, doctors can recognise the causes of movement disorders more specifically and develop individually tailored treatment strategies.
Schwingenschuh, P., Van der Stouwe, M., Pandey, S., Hirschbichler, S., Panyakaew, P., Kojovic, M., Mukherjee, A., Tijssen, M. AJ., Merchant, S. H. I., & Vial, F. (2024). Clinical neurophysiology for tremor: Common questions in clinical practice. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, 130, 107196. Artikel 107196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107196
OÄ Dr. Stephanie Hirschbichler MSc PhD
Division of Neurology (University Hospital St. Pölten)