Myoclonus: classifications
Evidence-based neurology checklist on myoclonus: classifications: Physiological myoclonus: types Hiccups Nocturnal myoclonus (hypnic jerks) Sleep transition myoclonus Fear-associated myoclonus Epileptic myoclonus: types Pathological myoclonus: types Classification by site of origin Classification…
Physiological myoclonus: types
- Hiccups
- Nocturnal myoclonus (hypnic jerks)
- Sleep transition myoclonus
- Fear-associated myoclonus
Epileptic myoclonus: types
Pathological myoclonus: types
Classification by site of origin
Classification by spread
Classification by posture
References
- Kojovic M, Cordivari C, Bhatia K. Myoclonic disorders: a practical approach for diagnosis and treatment. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2011; 4:47-62.
- Faught E. Clinical presentations and phenomenology of myoclonus. Epilepsia 2003; 44(Suppl 11):7-12.
- Eberhardt O, Topka H. Myoclonic disorders. Brain Sci 2017; 7 pii: E103.
