Background: Rare comprehensive epidemiological studies of ataxia have been undertaken worldwide. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of cerebellar ataxia and its subtypes in Al-Kharga District New Valley. Methods: This is a community based study carried out through three stages. Total populations 62,583 were screened door to door (every door) by three specialists of neurology. All suspected p...

Ataxia, or incoordination of movement, is a disorder that can be caused by damage to several different nervous system structures. Common causes of ataxia include damage of the cerebellum and damage of sensory structures. Sensory ataxia is distinguishable from cerebellar ataxia, because the sensory ataxia causes symptoms to worsen when movements are made with the eyes closed. The basic mechanism...