Orthostatic tremor (OT): classification

Evidence-based neurology checklist on orthostatic tremor (ot): classification: Primary orthostatic tremor This is isolated OT or OT with upper limb postural tremor There are no other associated features Orthostatic tremor plus (OT plus) Slow orthostatic tremor (pseudo OT)

Primary orthostatic tremor

  • This is isolated OT or OT with upper limb postural tremor
  • There are no other associated features

Orthostatic tremor plus (OT plus)

Slow orthostatic tremor (pseudo OT)

References

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