Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson's Disease Is Associated With Specific Cognitive Alterations

Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson's Disease Is Associated With Specific Cognitive Alterations

Background: Pisa syndrome (PS) is a lateral flexion of the trunk frequently associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). The pathophysiology of PS remains unclear, but the role of cognitive deficits has been postulated.Methods: We included 12 consecutive PD patients with PS (PS+) and 12 PD patient...

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Main Authors: Carlo Alberto Artusi, Elisa Montanaro, Sara Tuttobene, Alberto Romagnolo, Maurizio Zibetti, Leonardo Lopiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
Pisa syndrome
Parkinson's disease
cognition
neuropsychology
self-perception
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2019.00577/full

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