Movement Disorders Following Cerebrovascular Lesions: Etiology, Treatment Options and Prognosis.
- Author:
Do Young KWON
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Stroke; Movement disorders; Etiology; Treatment; Prognosis
- MeSH: Diagnosis; Movement Disorders*; Prognosis*; Stroke
- From:Journal of Movement Disorders 2016;9(2):63-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Post-stroke movement disorders are uncommon, but comprise an important part of secondary movement disorders. These exert variable and heterogeneous clinical courses according to the stroke lesion and its temporal relationships. Moreover, the predominant stroke symptoms hinder a proper diagnosis in clinical practice. This article describes the etiology, treatment options and prognosis of post-stroke movement disorders.
