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Cog Wheel Rigidity

August 19th, 2017
 
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Overview

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  • Rigidity associated with tremor, resulting in jerky start / stop movement of the joint.
  • Significance

  • Caused by Parkinson's disease, other causes of parkinsonism, and contractures.
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