Initial motor symptoms of Parkinson disease

Neurologist. 2011 Nov;17(6 Suppl 1):S18-20. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0b013e31823966b4.

Abstract

Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by a wide variety of motor and nonmotor symptoms. Although recently nonmotor symptoms have gained considerable relevance and interest, especially in advanced stages, motor symptoms define the main core of PD and are essential for clinical diagnosis. In this article, we review the characteristics, presentation, and evolution of motor symptoms in early PD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dystonia / etiology
  • Dystonia / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hypokinesia / etiology
  • Hypokinesia / physiopathology*
  • Parkinson Disease / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology*
  • Tremor / etiology
  • Tremor / physiopathology