Peripheral neuropathy in Parkinson's disease: prevalence and functional impact on gait and balance.

ABSTRACT: Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem in patients with Parkinson's disease. Peripheral neuropathy's prevalence in Parkinson's disease varies between 4.8-55%, compared with 9% in the general population. It remains unclear whether peripheral neuropathy leads to decreased motor performance in Parkinson's disease, resulting in impaired mobility and increased balance deficits. We aimed to determine the prevalence and type of peripheral neuropathy in Parkinson's disease patients and evaluate its functional impact on gait and balance. A cohort of consecutive Parkinson's disease patients assessed by movement disorders specialists based on the UK Brain Bank criteria underwent clinical, neurophysiological (nerve conduction studies and quantitative sensory testing) and neuropathological (intraepi

SUBMITTER: Corra MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9825570 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature