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Recurrent CSPs after Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Motor Cortex in Restless Legs Syndrome
Joint Authors
Lauerma, Hannu
Ahlgrén-Rimpiläinen, Aulikki
Kähkönen, Seppo
Markkula, Juha
Rimpiläinen, Ilpo
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
The aim of this study was to investigate the motor control and central silent period (CSP) in restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Methods.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation was focused on the dominant and nondominant hemispheric areas of motor cortex in six subjects with RLS and six controls.
The responses were recorded on the contralateral abductor digiti minimi (ADM) and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles with intramuscular needle electrodes.
Results.
No significant differences were found in the motor conduction or central motor conduction time, in the latency, or in the duration of the CSPs between or within the groups, but multiple CSPs were observed in both groups.
The number of the CSPs was significantly higher in both ADMs and in the dominant TA (P≤0.01) in the RLS group compared to the controls.
Conclusion.
Descending motor pathways functioned correctly in both groups.
The occurrence of the recurrent CSPs predominantly in the RLS group could be a sign of a change of function in the inhibitory control system.
Further research is needed to clarify the role of the intramuscular recording technique and especially the role of the subcortical generators in the feedback regulation of the central nervous system in RLS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahlgrén-Rimpiläinen, Aulikki& Lauerma, Hannu& Kähkönen, Seppo& Markkula, Juha& Rimpiläinen, Ilpo. 2012. Recurrent CSPs after Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Motor Cortex in Restless Legs Syndrome. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahlgrén-Rimpiläinen, Aulikki…[et al.]. Recurrent CSPs after Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Motor Cortex in Restless Legs Syndrome. Neurology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahlgrén-Rimpiläinen, Aulikki& Lauerma, Hannu& Kähkönen, Seppo& Markkula, Juha& Rimpiläinen, Ilpo. Recurrent CSPs after Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Motor Cortex in Restless Legs Syndrome. Neurology Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486433
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486433