Myoclonus

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Synonyms: Myoclonus

Myoclonus manifests as sudden, rhythmic or arrhythmic jerks of the trunk or limb muscles, which may occur focally, multifocally, or in a generalized pattern1. Contraction and relaxation follow one another rapidly. The intensity of the jerks may vary.

Etiology

The causes of myoclonus are highly diverse2 and may, among other things, indicate myelopathy.

Treatment

The primary treatment strategy for myoclonus is treatment of the underlying cause3.

References

    1. Caviness, John N., and Peter Brown. "Myoclonus: current concepts and recent advances." The Lancet Neurology 3.10 (2004): 598-607. ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩

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