Sunday, April 23, 2023

Pearls Orthostatic tremor

Occurs in legs on standing
truncal and abdominal involvement are rare

may be enhanced by palpation  "thrill"
auscultation (continuous thumping" helicopter sign
surface emg - helicopter sign
high frequency 13-18 hz very characteristic on emg especially surface EMG

primary v secondary (orthostatic tremor +)