What type of tremor did the medieval 'Tremulous Hand of Worcester' have?

Brain. 2015 Oct;138(Pt 10):3123-7. doi: 10.1093/brain/awv232. Epub 2015 Aug 31.

Abstract

The thirteenth-century medieval scribe, the ‘Tremulous Hand of Worcester’ is known for the tremor visible in his script. Thorpe & Alty combine historical analysis with the first neurological study of the scribe’s handwriting. After considering various differential diagnoses, they conclude that the balance of evidence favours essential tremor.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hand / physiopathology*
  • Handwriting*
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Manuscripts as Topic / history
  • Tremor / history*
  • Tremor / pathology*