The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Parkinsonism
Goutham Rao, Laura Fisch, Sukanya Srinivasan, Frank D'Amico, Tadao Okada, Carolyn Eaton, Craig Robbins
Sections:
Clinical Scenario, Why Answer This Question With a Clinical Examination?, Methods, Results, The Bottom Line, Clinical Scenario—Resolution, References
Topics Discussed:
parkinson disease, parkinsonian disorders
Excerpt:
"A 68-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of right arm
tremor at rest. His movements have been slower and he has difficulty
getting out of a chair. Physical examination reveals rigidity in the
upper limbs. He walks with small steps and has limited ability to
swing his arms. His facial expressions are limited...."
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