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Journal of Clinical Case Reports

ISSN: 2165-7920

Open Access

Samih Badarny

Department of Neurology, Galilee Medical Center Nahariya, Israel

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  • Case Report   
    Painful Leg Moving Toes Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases and Update of Clinical Manifestation, Pathophysiology and Management
    Author(s): Samih Badarny*, Yazid Badarny, Kamal Hassan and Adnan Zaina

    Introduction: Painful Leg and Moving Toes (PLMT) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized by pain and abnormal movement of toes. These symptoms are troublesome to patients but not life-threatening. There is no curative treatment; however, supportive therapy and symptomatic therapy somewhat ameliorate the conditions. Thus, also to avoid extensive or invasive examinations, physicians should be aware this condition. Case presentation: The first patient had sensory symptoms that began in both legs, and gradually involuntary movements appeared in the toes of one leg, which spread to the other leg. The second had no leg pain, but involuntary movement of the toes was the sole clinical presentation. Diagnosing these conditions as PLMT, we prescribed pregabalin, clonazepam, baclofen, local corticosteroid injections, epidural blocks.. Read More»

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