Comparison of motor pattern of periodic limb movements in patients with restless legs syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome


GÜLTEKİN M., İSMAİLOĞULLARI S., Aksu M.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.44, no.6, pp.1067-1072, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1307-136
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1067-1072
  • Keywords: Periodic limb movement, spreading pattern, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Periodic limb movements (PLMs) are repetitive and stereotypical movements of the lower extremities that occur during sleep. The purpose of this study was to analyze the leg muscle activity patterns in PLMs seen in restless legs syndrome (RLS) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).