Reply to: “Revisiting Nomenclature in Movement Disorders: The Boundaries Between Pragmatism, Academicism, and Practical Applicability” | Synapse
March 16, 2026
Reply to: “Revisiting Nomenclature in Movement Disorders: The Boundaries Between Pragmatism, Academicism, and Practical Applicability”
Key Points
The aim is to critically assess the nomenclature used in movement disorders and its impact on clinical and research practices.
Analysis of existing nomenclature frameworks
Discussion on pragmatic versus academic approaches
Evaluation of practical applicability in clinical settings
Identified inconsistencies in movement disorder terminology
Highlighted the need for a unified nomenclature approach
Emphasized the importance of practical relevance in naming conventions
Abstract
The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.