Frei K P, Truong D D
The Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute, 9940 Talbert Ave Suite 204, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States.
J Neurol Sci. 2008 Oct 15;273(1-2):133-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2008.06.011. Epub 2008 Jul 25.
Tremor is defined as involuntary rhythmic oscillation and is produced by muscle contractions. Hemifacial spasm is rapid involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face in the distribution of the VIIth nerve. We present a severe case of hemifacial spasm that produces a head-nodding tremor-like movements.