MOVEMENT DISORDERS-RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS)
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SUMMARY
1. Dysesthetic, irresistible urge to move the legs assoc. with sleep & inactivity.
2. Types: primary (idiopathic), secondary (iron deficiency, peripheral neuropathy).
3. Possibly due to deficiency of dopamine D2 receptors, sympathetic hyperactivity, or under-activity of GABA/serotonin systems.
4. Treatment: pramipexol.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
