Movement Disorders Flashcards
what is the definition of a movement disorder?
neurological syndromes in which there’s excess movement (hyperkinesia) or a paucity of voluntary/involuntary movement (hypokinesia) unrelated to weakness or spasticity
movement disorders are typically linked to what two areas of the brain?
BG and cerebellum
what is the location of the BG?
subcortical
what is the location of the cerebellum?
subcortical
what is the role of the BG? what would a lesion cause?
the role of the BG is motor control
a lesion to the BG would cause movt disorder
what is the role of the cerebellum? what would a lesion cause?
the role of the cerebellum is motor control
a lesion to the cerebellum would cause movt disorder
the BG is part of the ____ system
motor
the cerebellum is part of the ____ system
motor
does the BG have any direct connections to the SC?
nope
does the cerebellum have any direct connections to the SC?
nope again
would a unilateral lesion to the BG cause contralateral or ipsilateral symptoms?
contralateral
would a unilateral lesion to the cerebellum cause contralateral or ipsilateral symptoms?
ipsilateral
what are the BG effects on tone?
rigidity
what are the cerebellar effects on tone?
hypotonia
what are the BG effects on movt?
decreased movt: bradykinesia, hypokinesia, akinesia
what are the cerebellar effects on movt?
increased movt: ataxia, dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesia
what is the umbrella term for hypokinetic conditions that present w/tremors, bradykinesia, postural instability, rigidity?
parkinsonism
what conditions are included under the umbrella term parkinsonism?
idiopathic PD
secondary parkinsonism
atypical Parkinson’s (PD+)
what conditions fall under PD+?
MSA (multiple systems atrophy)
PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy)
CBD (corticobasal degeneration)
LBD (Lewy body dementia)
what part of the brain is impacted by PD?
the BG, specifically the substantia nigra
what does TRAP stand for?
Tremors
Rigidity
Akinesia
Postural instability
how is PD often diagnosed?
through observation and response to Levodopa
what is the most common med to treat PD?
Sinemet (carbadopa/Levodopa)
what are the 3 motor loop pathways required for normal functioning?
hyperdirect (stop) pathway
“go” pathway
“no-go” pathway
which pathway DIRECTLY allows movt to occur?
the “go” pathway
which pathway INDIRECTLY stops unwanted movt from occuring?
the “no-go” pathway
t/f: normal movt requires normal activity in all 3 motor pathways
true
BG disorders affect the ____ of the fxn of the 3 motor pathways
balance
what are the consequences of degradation of the D1 receptor of the SNc?
loss of dopamine reduces the activity of the motor areas of the thalamus, resulting in decreased voluntary movt
increased inhibition of the PPN disinhibited the reticulospinal tracts, producing excessive contraction of postural muscles and rigidity
increased inhibition of the MLR reduces its activity and decreased out to the SPGs resulting in freezing and destination of gait
idiopathic PD is more common in males or females?
males
what is the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease?
idiopathic PD
what are the primary impairments in PD?
Tremor
Rigidity
Akinesia
Postural instability gait dysfunction (PIGD)
tremors occur in what % of those with PD?
70%
what is akathisia?
inability to remain still
what types of rigidity are common in PD?
cogwheel and lead pipe
what is rigidity?
involuntary increase in muscle tone to PROM
what is bradykinesia/hypokinesia/ akinesia?
decreased movt speed, amplitude leads to cessation/freezing of movt
what is the risk with postural instability gait dysfunction?
decreased postural stability can lead to falls
t/f: PD is usually a dx of exclusion
true
t/f: there is a diagnostic test that can ID PD w/o additional evaluation of medical hx and neuro exam
false
a formal dx of PD must include ____ as a notable symptom
bradykinesia
PD dx must include bradykinesia in addition to one or more of what 3 symptoms?
resting tremor
rigidity of arm, leg, or trunk
trouble with balance or falls
what tests can be included in PD dx?
DAT (dopamine transporter) scan
genetic testing
alpha-synuclein test
what is a dopamine transporter (DAT) scan?
an approved imaging technique for distinguishing essential tremor from PD
detects dopamine deficits w/in the substantia nigra
t/f: DAT scan is NOT commonly used in isolation for dx of PD
true
t/f: PD is linked to a gene that guarantees development of PD
false, PD is NOT linked to a single gene that guarantees development of PD s/s
t/f: genetic testing may help estimate risks of developing PD, however not diagnostics
true
what is alpha synuclein?
a presynaptic neuronal enzyme
what is an alpha synuclein test?
a test that can detect clumps of alpha-synuclein in the CSF to dx PD
can detect symptoms of PD b4 they appear
t/f: the alpha-synuclein test is diagnostic on its own
false
what is the UPDRS?
a tool for evaluation of interventions in PD that may be used at baseline during initial dx to evaluate progress and response to meds
what are the 4 subsections of the UPDRS?
1) mentation, behavior, mood
2) ADLs
3) motor manifestations
4) complications of therapy
the UPDRS is used in what settings primarily?
in the physicians office
what are the meds used to treat PD?
Levodopa and dopamine agonists (Sinemet and Pramipexol)
COMT inhibitor
MAO-B inhibitor (Rasagiline)
rescue meds (injection or inhalation powder)
what is the gold standard for treating PD?
Levodopa
t/f: Levodopa is a precursor to dopamine and can cross the blood barrier
true
what % of PWPD suffer from motor complications, fluctuation, and/or dyskinesias after 5 years of treatment
about 50%
long term use of Levodopa and/or progression of PD can lead to what?
“off” time at which symptoms occur most commonly bw doses
what are the side effects of levodopa?
motor complications
neuropsychiatric disturbances
what are the motor complications associated with Levodopa?
dyskinesias
dystonias
do dykinesias or dystonias result from too much meds?
dyskinesias
do dykinesias or dystonias result from not enough meds?
dystonias
what is dyskinesia?
faster, more rhythmic movts
uncontrolled involuntary movt that may be present as fidgeting, writhing, wriggling, head bobbing, or body swaying
what is dystonia?
painful involuntary muscle contractions that force the body into abnormal postures (ie toe curling)
what are the neuropsychiatric disturbances associated with Levodopa use?
hallucinations
psychosis
confusion
t/f: the longer someone is on Levodopa, the smaller the therapeutic window gets
true
what is an invasive treatment option for PD?
deep brain stimulation
what is a non-invasive treatment option for PD?
focused US
what is deep brain stimulation?
electrodes are placed in the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or globus pallidus internal (GPi) and connected to a neurostimulator inferior to the clavicle
t/f: DBS can reduce/control rigidity, bradykinesia, tremor, and dyskinesia
true
who are candidates for DBS?
those who respond to Levodopa/carbadopa
those with PD dx<5 years
those with severe motor impairments/fluctuations
those with significant issues of “off” times
t/f: pt satisfaction with DBS is high
true
are the effects of DBS fast or slow?
slow
t/f: the electrodes in DBS can be turned on/off
true
what is focused US?
MRI used to direct US to target brain location typically to decrease motor symptoms immediately
does focused US typically work fast or slow?
fast