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Jerky arm movements
Jerky arm movements are a clinical finding in which the arms moves in a jerky fashion. This may occur due to muscle or nerve disorders, or due to medications, drugs, or toxins.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
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