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Rhythmic Jaw Movements in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Is It Clonus or Tremor?

Rohini KumarJamie BlackbandAparna Ashutosh Wagle Shukla
Published in: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) (2024)
The presented video abstract shows a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with rhythmic jaw movements seen at rest. A power spectrum analysis of the rhythmic movements revealed a 10 Hz peak, a frequency higher than those seen in patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, myorhythmia, and tardive syndromes.
Keyphrases
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • deep brain stimulation
  • parkinson disease
  • case report