Abstract:A 50-year-old man presented for evaluation of progressive clumsiness and unsteady gait. His first symptoms began around age 39 years when he noted progressive difficulty performing calisthenics such as jumping jacks during intramural sports practice. Approximately 8 years later, he reported difficulty using handheld carpentry tools at work and trouble maintaining balance while carrying drywall from room to room. Because of intermittent neck pain, he was referred to a spine surgeon, who noted hyperreflexia with… Show more
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