Functional myoclonus
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Functional myoclonus. This accounts for about 15% of psychogenic movement disorders. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- This accounts for about 15% of psychogenic movement disorders
Types
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Onset
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Clinical features
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Other investigations
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Outcome
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References
- Monday K, Jankovic J. Psychogenic myoclonus. Neurology 1993; 43:349-352.
- Factor SA, Podskalny GD, Molho ES. Psychogenic movement disorders: frequency, clinical profile, and characteristics. JNNP 1995; 59:406-412.
- Edwards MJ, Bhatia KP. Functional (psychogenic) movement disorders: merging mind and brain. Lancet Neurol 2012; 11: 250–260.
