Research progress of orthostatic myoclonus
10.3760/cma.j.cn113694-20231210-00371
- VernacularTitle:直立性肌阵挛的研究进展
- Author:
Lin CHEN
1
;
Juan HUANG
;
Binbin HU
;
Wei HUANG
Author Information
1. 南昌大学第二附属医院神经内科 南昌大学江西医学院第二临床医学院，南昌 330008
- Keywords:
Orthostatic myoclonus;
Orthostatic tremor;
Lower limb jerking;
Gait disturbances;
Research progress
- From:
Chinese Journal of Neurology
2024;57(8):928-930
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Orthostatic myoclonus (OM) is not an independent disease but rather a clinical syndrome often associated with neurodegenerative disorders and systemic diseases. Its hallmark features include jerking movements in the lower limbs when standing, accompanied by instability and gait disturbances. Symptoms tend to alleviate or resolve upon relieving weight-bearing. OM can be easily confused with orthostatic tremor. This review focuses on the clinical features, electrophysiological characteristics, differential diagnosis, and treatment of OM, aiming to enhance clinicians′ awareness of OM.
