Hemiballismus secondary to diabetic striatopathy

Key Points

• Hemiballismus presents as uncontrolled ballistic movements, impacting daily life and mobility.
• The patient, a man in his mid-70s, experienced worsening symptoms for one month, raising clinical concerns.
• Observational analysis documented movement disorder symptoms in a context of diabetes management.
• Early identification of hemiballismus could prevent further complications in diabetic patients.

Abstract