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Akinetic-rigid syndromes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A syndrome characterized by cluster of akinesia, slowness in initiation of movement; rigidity, abnormal stiffness. It can be associated with slow movement, early fatiguing and postural instability.
Classification
Classification
- Symmetrical neurodegenarative disorder
- Multiple systemic atrophy
- Progressive supra nuclear palsy
- Asymmetrical neurodegenarative disorder
- Parkinson’s disease
- Corticobasal ganglionic degenaration
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]