ABSTRACT
I. Introduction 283
II. Central Injury 284
A. Epidemiology 284
B. Clinical Features 284
C. Pathophysiology 285
D. Posttraumatic Parkinsonism 287
E. Treatment 288
III. Peripheral Injury 291
A. Epidemiology and Clinical Features 291
B. Tremor and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 292
C. Pathophysiology 292
IV. Conclusion 293
References 293
I. INTRODUCTION
While tremor following traumatic injury to the central nervous system (CNS) is a
well-accepted phenomenon (1-3), peripheral injuries have received increasing
consideration as a cause of posttraumatic tremor (4,5). The pathophysiological
mechanisms underlying tremor following trauma are not yet clearly defined, even
in cases where a specific lesion can be identified. This chapter will focus on
tremor arising from both central and peripheral injuries, with an emphasis on
clinical features, pathophysiology, and management.
