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bradykinesia

Etiology: - frequently a sign of extrapyramidal movement disorders such as parkinsonism Clinical manifestations: - diminished spontaneous movement - slowed movement - decreased amplitude of repetitive movement [2] Notes: - decrements in speed & amplitude of repetitive movements (dysdiadochokinesia) qualifies as bradykinesia [2]

Related

myocardial hypokinesia parkinsonism

Specific

akinesia

General

movement disorder

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 Board Basics. An Enhancement to MKSAP19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022