When the diagnosis is in the patient's hand and in the neurologist's eye.
Neurol Sci
; 45(10): 4669-4677, 2024 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-38833097
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to encompass current knowledge about pathophysiological mechanisms of those specific hand postures or deformities caused by central nervous system disorders. In the era of high-resolution neuroimaging and molecular biology, clinicians are progressively losing confidence with neurological examination. Careful hand observation is of key importance in order to differentiate neurological from non-neurological conditions, central from peripheral aetiologies, and organic from functional disorders. Localizing the potential anatomical site is essential to properly conduct subsequent exams. We provided a practical guide for clinicians to recognize hand patterns caused by central nervous system disorders, avoiding mimicking conditions, thus optimizing and prompting the diagnostic pathway.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neurologists
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Hand
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurol Sci
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy
Country of publication:
Italy