Ataxia Series: The ataxia exam - Phenomenology, classification, and a practical diagnostic roadmap
From MDS Podcast by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
March 16, 2026
About this episode
Dr. Orlando Barsottini and Dr. Bart van de Warrenburg discuss the importance of precise neurological examination and classification of ataxias.
In this episode, Dr. Orlando Barsottini and Dr. Bart van de Warrenburg discuss the importance of precise neurological examination and classification of ataxias. The further discuss the rational etiological investigation for cases of ataxia and how to utilize different clinical assessments.
People in this episode
Host: Orlando Barsottini
Guests: Dr Bart Van De Warrenburg, Dr Orlando Barsottini
Topics covered
- ataxia
- neurological examination
- classification
- diagnostic roadmap
Keywords
- etiological investigation
- clinical assessments
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