Spinal movement disorders in NMOSD, MOGAD, and idiopathic transverse myelitis: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retrospective studies suggest that spinal movement disorders, especially tonic spasms, are prevalent in NMOSD. However, there have been no prospective studies evaluating spinal movement disorders in NMOSD, MOGAD, and idiopathic transverse myelitis (ITM).

Methods

Patients referred to a tertiary neuroimmunology clinic for spinal cord demyelination (excluding MS) were evaluated. All patients answered a movement disorders survey and underwent a movement disorder-focused exam. Movement disorders were compared among patients with NMOSD with and without AQP4-IgG, MOGAD, and ITM. Patients with and without involuntary movements were also compared to identify predictors of spinal movement disorders.

Results

Sixty-three patients were evaluated from 2017 to 2021 (71% f

SUBMITTER: Abboud H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377660 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature