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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Apraxia | |||
| image = [[File:Apraxia_001.jpg]] | |||
| caption = Diagram illustrating the brain areas involved in apraxia | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = Difficulty with motor planning to perform tasks or movements | |||
| onset = Can occur at any age, often after [[brain injury]] | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Stroke]], [[traumatic brain injury]], [[neurodegenerative disease]] | |||
| risks = [[Age]], [[brain injury]], [[neurodegenerative disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[neuropsychological testing]] | |||
| differential = [[Aphasia]], [[dysarthria]], [[ataxia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Occupational therapy]], [[speech therapy]], [[physical therapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on cause and severity | |||
| frequency = Varies, more common in older adults | |||
}} | |||
{{Short description|A neurological disorder affecting motor planning}} | {{Short description|A neurological disorder affecting motor planning}} | ||
'''Apraxia''' is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned (familiar) movements on command, even though the command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the movement. It is not due to a lack of coordination, weakness, or sensory loss, but rather a disruption in the brain's ability to plan and execute the movements. | '''Apraxia''' is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned (familiar) movements on command, even though the command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the movement. It is not due to a lack of coordination, weakness, or sensory loss, but rather a disruption in the brain's ability to plan and execute the movements. | ||
== Types of Apraxia == | == Types of Apraxia == | ||
Apraxia can be classified into several types, each affecting different aspects of motor planning and execution: | Apraxia can be classified into several types, each affecting different aspects of motor planning and execution: | ||
=== Ideomotor Apraxia === | === Ideomotor Apraxia === | ||
This type involves difficulty in executing the correct movements in response to a verbal command. Patients may know what they want to do but cannot translate that into the correct motor action. | This type involves difficulty in executing the correct movements in response to a verbal command. Patients may know what they want to do but cannot translate that into the correct motor action. | ||
=== Ideational Apraxia === | === Ideational Apraxia === | ||
In ideational apraxia, there is a disruption in the conceptualization of a task. Patients may have difficulty sequencing the steps needed to complete a task, such as making a cup of coffee. | In ideational apraxia, there is a disruption in the conceptualization of a task. Patients may have difficulty sequencing the steps needed to complete a task, such as making a cup of coffee. | ||
=== Buccofacial or Orofacial Apraxia === | === Buccofacial or Orofacial Apraxia === | ||
This type affects the ability to carry out movements of the face and mouth on command, such as licking lips or whistling. | This type affects the ability to carry out movements of the face and mouth on command, such as licking lips or whistling. | ||
=== Limb-Kinetic Apraxia === | === Limb-Kinetic Apraxia === | ||
Limb-kinetic apraxia involves difficulty in making precise movements with a limb, such as picking up a small object. | Limb-kinetic apraxia involves difficulty in making precise movements with a limb, such as picking up a small object. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Apraxia is often caused by damage to specific areas of the [[brain]] that are involved in motor planning and execution. This damage can result from: | Apraxia is often caused by damage to specific areas of the [[brain]] that are involved in motor planning and execution. This damage can result from: | ||
* [[Stroke]] | * [[Stroke]] | ||
* [[Traumatic brain injury]] | * [[Traumatic brain injury]] | ||
* [[Neurodegenerative disorders]] such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] | * [[Neurodegenerative disorders]] such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] | ||
* [[Brain tumors]] | * [[Brain tumors]] | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
The diagnosis of apraxia typically involves a comprehensive neurological examination, including: | The diagnosis of apraxia typically involves a comprehensive neurological examination, including: | ||
* Assessment of motor skills | * Assessment of motor skills | ||
* Evaluation of the ability to perform tasks on command | * Evaluation of the ability to perform tasks on command | ||
* Neuroimaging techniques such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]] to identify areas of brain damage | * Neuroimaging techniques such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]] to identify areas of brain damage | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
While there is no cure for apraxia, treatment focuses on improving the patient's ability to perform daily activities. This may include: | While there is no cure for apraxia, treatment focuses on improving the patient's ability to perform daily activities. This may include: | ||
* [[Occupational therapy]] | * [[Occupational therapy]] | ||
* [[Physical therapy]] | * [[Physical therapy]] | ||
* [[Speech therapy]] for those with buccofacial apraxia | * [[Speech therapy]] for those with buccofacial apraxia | ||
== See also == | |||
== | |||
* [[Aphasia]] | * [[Aphasia]] | ||
* [[Dyspraxia]] | * [[Dyspraxia]] | ||
* [[Motor cortex]] | * [[Motor cortex]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
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| Apraxia | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Difficulty with motor planning to perform tasks or movements |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Can occur at any age, often after brain injury |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease |
| Risks | Age, brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, neuropsychological testing |
| Differential diagnosis | Aphasia, dysarthria, ataxia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on cause and severity |
| Frequency | Varies, more common in older adults |
| Deaths | N/A |
Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned (familiar) movements on command, even though the command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the movement. It is not due to a lack of coordination, weakness, or sensory loss, but rather a disruption in the brain's ability to plan and execute the movements.
Types of Apraxia[edit]
Apraxia can be classified into several types, each affecting different aspects of motor planning and execution:
Ideomotor Apraxia[edit]
This type involves difficulty in executing the correct movements in response to a verbal command. Patients may know what they want to do but cannot translate that into the correct motor action.
Ideational Apraxia[edit]
In ideational apraxia, there is a disruption in the conceptualization of a task. Patients may have difficulty sequencing the steps needed to complete a task, such as making a cup of coffee.
Buccofacial or Orofacial Apraxia[edit]
This type affects the ability to carry out movements of the face and mouth on command, such as licking lips or whistling.
Limb-Kinetic Apraxia[edit]
Limb-kinetic apraxia involves difficulty in making precise movements with a limb, such as picking up a small object.
Causes[edit]
Apraxia is often caused by damage to specific areas of the brain that are involved in motor planning and execution. This damage can result from:
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of apraxia typically involves a comprehensive neurological examination, including:
- Assessment of motor skills
- Evaluation of the ability to perform tasks on command
- Neuroimaging techniques such as MRI or CT scan to identify areas of brain damage
Treatment[edit]
While there is no cure for apraxia, treatment focuses on improving the patient's ability to perform daily activities. This may include:
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy for those with buccofacial apraxia
