Orthostatic tremor (OT): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on orthostatic tremor (ot): clinical features: Demographic features The mean onset age is 54-64 years Females account for two thirds of cases Clinical features Associated features Lower limb muscle auscultation signs Relieving factors Differential diagnosis…

Demographic features

  • The mean onset age is 54-64 years 
  • Females account for two thirds of cases

Clinical features

Associated features

Lower limb muscle auscultation signs

Relieving factors

Differential diagnosis

Electromyogram (EMG)

Prognosis

References

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