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Myoclonus: clustered while awake

Symmetrical jerks involving lower extremities result in momentary elevation of both knees occurring in small clusters at frequent intervals. Walters AS, Hening WA, Chokroverty S. Review and videotape recognition of idiopathic restless legs syndrome. Mov Disord 1991;6:105-10. Used by permission.

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