Basal Ganglia and Movement Disorders in Neurology

Explore the intricate relationship between basal ganglia and movement disorders in this comprehensive neurology lecture. Delve into the organization of basal ganglia circuits and their role in facilitating voluntary movements while inhibiting competing actions. Examine current models of basal ganglia function and dysfunction, and discover how they contribute to understanding the pathophysiology of various movement disorders. Learn about a new model that aims to explain the fundamental differences among involuntary movements such as chorea, dystonia, and tics. Gain insights into the progress made in understanding basal ganglia-related movement disorders over the past 15 years, including the influential hypotheses of Albin and DeLong. Investigate the distinction between hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders based on basal ganglia output patterns. Analyze the roles of key structures like the globus pallidus pars interna, substantia nigra pars reticulata, striatum, and subthalamic nucleus in motor control and movement disorders.

Basal Ganglia and Movement Disorders | Neurology