Sydenham chorea

This short video shows the uncontrollable, sometimes jerky movements of the arms and legs accociated with Sydenham chorea.

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RHDAustralia

Year of publication

2020

Sydenham chorea - milkmaid grip

This short video shows the milkmaid’s grip or milkmaid’s sign; rhythmic squeezing when trying to grip and hold the examiner's fingers.

This short video shows the milkmaid’s grip or milkmaid’s sign, which is a classic presentation of Sydenham chorea.

Sydenham chorea - milkmaid grip #2

This short video shows the milkmaid’s grip or milkmaid’s sign; rhythmic squeezing when trying to grip and hold the examiner's fingers.

Sydenham chorea – spooning

This short video shows spooning, which is a classic presentation of Sydenham chorea. Spooning presents as flexion of the wrists and extension of the fingers when a person attempts to hold

Demonstration of a young boy with chorea

Demonstration of a young boy with Sydenham chorea