dysdiadochokinesia

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Etiology

Clinical manifestations

  • impairment of the ability to perform rapid alternating movements in opposite directions, such rapid alternating pronation & supination of the hand
  • such movement of patients with cerebellar disease overshoot, undershoot or are otherwise inaccurate or irregular

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1036
  2. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 798
  3. Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, 4th edition, Bates B, JB Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1987
  4. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018