Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management of Restless Legs Syndrome


Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish between resteless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

2. Describe the role of polysomnography in diagnosing PLMD and RLS and some of the characteristics that will present in a report.

3. Recognize augmentation in RLS and have a basic understanding in how to approach its treatment.