RT Journal
A1 Habib-ur-Rehman N
T1 DIagnosis and management of tremor
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 2000
FD September 11
VO 160
IS 16
SP 2438
OP 2444
DO 10.1001/archinte.160.16.2438
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.160.16.2438
AB Tremor is the most common involuntary movement disorder. It is differentiated from other involuntary movement disorders, such as chorea, athetosis, ballismus, tics, and myoclonus, by its repetitive, stereotyped, movements of a regular amplitude and frequency. Tremor can be defined as an involuntary, rhythmic, periodic, mechanical oscillation of a body part. Since small-amplitude tremors may not be visible to the naked eye and may only be detectable by sensitive recording devices, amplitude of the tremor is therefore not critical to the definition. Accurate diagnosis of tremor is important because appropriate treatment depends on the accuracy of the clinical diagnosis. This article reviews the classification and management of tremor.