Periodic limb movements in tetraplegia.

Annemieke Emma Josina PetersLysanne van Silfhout Marnie GracoRachel SchembriDick ThijssenDavid J Berlowitz

Published in: The journal of spinal cord medicine (2017)

In conclusion, this study confirms the high prevalence of PLM in tetraplegia and the presence of leg movements in NREM and REM sleep along with wakefulness after controlling for OSA. No associations between the presence of PLMS and patient characteristics or injury specific aspects were found.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
case report
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
sleep apnea