Clinical Presentation and Prognosis of Common Movement Disorders

Great progress has been made in expanding our understanding of the natural history of movement disorders, leading to impressive advancements in their medical and surgical management. Movement disorders are a diverse group of diseases, varying widely in clinical characteristics and evolution. Some are monosymptomatic while others have associated motor and nonmotor features. Some are static while others follow a progressive course. This chapter will review common primary and secondary movement disorders: Parkinson disease and other forms of Parkinsonism, essential tremor and its differential diagnoses, dystonia and tic disorders. Herein, we will provide an overview of the clinical presentation and prognosis of the primary and secondary movement disorders most relevant to discussions of surgical candidacy.