The genetics of dystonia: new twists in an old tale
... The diagnosis of dystonia is, fundamentally, clinical. It relies on the presence of repetitive or sustained abnormal postures (with or without tremor) and the recognition of specific features, such as a geste antagoniste or overflow and mirror movements. Geste antagoniste refers to a voluntary manoe ...
... The diagnosis of dystonia is, fundamentally, clinical. It relies on the presence of repetitive or sustained abnormal postures (with or without tremor) and the recognition of specific features, such as a geste antagoniste or overflow and mirror movements. Geste antagoniste refers to a voluntary manoe ...
dystonia update
... Cervical dystonia is the most common form of focal dystonia. More frequent in women, it can occur at any age but more frequently around 5012. It involves involuntary contractions of the neck muscles causing a variety of abnormal movements and postures of the head. Referring to head position, tortico ...
... Cervical dystonia is the most common form of focal dystonia. More frequent in women, it can occur at any age but more frequently around 5012. It involves involuntary contractions of the neck muscles causing a variety of abnormal movements and postures of the head. Referring to head position, tortico ...
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The movements may resemble a tremor. Dystonia is often initiated or worsened by voluntary movements, and symptoms may “overflow” into adjacent muscles.The disorder may be hereditary or caused by other factors such as birth-related or other physical trauma, infection, poisoning (e.g., lead poisoning) or reaction to pharmaceutical drugs, particularly neuroleptics. Treatment must be highly customized to the needs of the individual and may include oral medications, botulinum neurotoxin injections, physical therapy and/or other supportive therapies, and/or surgical procedures such as deep brain stimulation.