Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders the latest edition to the
Contemporary Neurology Series, will cover the signs, the
pathophysiology, the genetics (where applicable), and the treatment
options of each form of hyperkinetic movement disorder. There is a
presentation of clinically-focused information regarding the full
spectrum of neurological and psychiatric conditions characterized
by involuntary movements. With Parkinson's disease as the most
common hypokinetic movement disorder, the book expands on other
hyperkinetic movement disorders where substantial progress has been
made in the understanding of the role of the basal ganglia in the
pathophysiology of these hyperkinesia disorders and in motor
control, muscle tone, posture, and cognitive processes. Although
therapies that target pathogenesis are still lacking, effective
management of hyperkinetic movement disorders demands that
physicians are knowledgeable about current and novel
pharmacological and surgical approaches. Following background
information about how to approach hyperkinetic movement disorders
and the neural circuitry underlying them, there are individual
chapters that cover tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease (and
other choreas, athetosis, ballism), Tourette's syndrome (and other
tic disorders), habits, mannerisms, compulsions, stereotypies,
myoclonus, drug-induced disorders, Wilson's disease, hyperkinetic
movement disorders with a peripheral trigger and those of unclear
origin, and psychogenic movement disorders. Chapters include
sections on clinical phenomenology, etiology and pathogenesis and
therapy. There are also on-line resources for clinicians and
patients to refer to as well. The experienced authors have
specifically selected scientific and other published information
that best helps clinicians understand, diagnose and optimally treat
hyperkinetic movement disorders. The authors' approach is
comprehensive yet focused and practical with an emphasis on
clinical care.
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