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InjectionsBlepharospasmSpasticityTremorInjectionBotoxForms of dystoniaTorticollisBoNTInvoluntary2021LaryngealStudies of botulinum toxinPosturesClostridiumSpasmodic dysphoniaOromandibular dystoniaNeurotoxinMusclesCervical dystonia patientsDiagnosis of cervical dystoniaParkinson'sPatientsDeep brain stimuTreatment of dystoniaSpasmsSafety and tolerabilityDystonicTherapeuticIdiopathicAdult onsetComplex dystoniasTypeHemifacial spasmAbnormalitiesTreatmentsNeurologicNeckForm of dystoniaTypes of dystonia2023SymptomsOnsetPrimary dystoniaContractionsClinicalNeurological movement disorderSegmentalDYSPORTOccurChoreaAffects
Injections21
Blepharospasm19
Spasticity6
  • However, the term spasmodic dysphonia is an inaccurate description of laryngeal dystonia, since no lesion in the pyramidal or extrapyramidal tract has yet been identified to account for the spasticity. (medscape.com)
  • Our neurosurgeons perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) and DBS programming for dystonia, essential tremor, Parkinson's, spasticity and chorea. (ucsfhealth.org)
  • Cost-effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of post-stroke spasticity. (epnet.com)
  • Use of botulinum toxins for treatment of limb spasticity (severe arm and leg muscle spasms) in children or adults is not an approved use in the U.S. (yourlawyer.com)
  • I was also lead investigator for the trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine that first demonstrated that botulinum toxin successfully treated wrist and finger spasticity in stroke victims. (buffalo.edu)
  • Over the course of my three-decade long career, I have led more than 40 clinical trials aimed at developing potential treatments for spasticity after stroke and cervical dystonia, or abnormal, involuntary movements of the neck. (buffalo.edu)
Tremor4
Injection13
  • The majority of the patients had little better, moderately better, or very much better from the botulinum toxin injection with respect to clinical global impression of change and patient global impression of change," he said. (medscape.com)
  • During the past 30 years of work on the use of the toxin for human treatment, selective procedures for the production, purification, and dispensing of the toxin have been developed to make it suitable for injection. (medscape.com)
  • Selection of target muscles for toxin injection continues to be an area of active research for these task-specific movements. (nih.gov)
  • These studies utilized various severity scales to quantify response to toxin injection, with ratings of instrument or pen control included as subjective ratings. (nih.gov)
  • [ 1 ] Injection of botulinum toxin (BT) is now the criterion standard of treatment. (medscape.com)
  • The effects of DAXXIFY and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. (nih.gov)
  • 17. [Injection of botulinum toxin as a new treatment of torticollis]. (nih.gov)
  • 18. Botulinum toxin A--injection for cervical dystonia. (nih.gov)
  • An injection puts this toxin into muscle. (epnet.com)
  • It is also possible for the toxin to spread past the injection site. (epnet.com)
  • Postmarketing reports indicate that the effects of DYSPORT and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. (dysport.com)
  • The injection for cosmetic purposes or the dystonia is exactly the same. (medpagetoday.com)
  • There is a risk that the botulinum toxin could spread beyond the injection area. (epnet.com)
Botox12
  • Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Botox cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A). Available at: https://www.allergan.com/products/botox-cns. (epnet.com)
  • Botox is no longer the only Type A botulinum toxin on the market, Skorin said. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Examples include Botox, Dysport, and Reloxin, which are formulations of botulinum toxin type A. Myobloc is another brand, but it is a formulation of botulinum toxin type B. These products are used for cosmetic and medical reasons. (epnet.com)
  • According to the FDA, there have been reports of Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Myobloc reactions that are suggestive of botulism, which occurs when botulinum toxin spreads in the body beyond the site where it was injected. (yourlawyer.com)
  • The Botox study revealed the toxin passed easily into the surrounding muscles and weakened all the muscles in the area. (yourlawyer.com)
  • Found on plants, in soil, water and the intestinal tracts of animals, Botox, the trademark named for botulinum toxin, can be an effective treatment for health issues when used in small doses. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox / Vistabel) is a sterile, vacuum-dried purified botulinum toxin type A, produced from fermentation of Hall strain Clostridium botulinum type A. It is formulated as injectable powder solution for intramuscular, transdermal, subcutaneous and intradermal route of administration. (pharmaceutical-technology.com)
  • Botox Cosmetic is a famous brand name for the injectable botulinum toxin type A. Botulinum toxin type A is a medication indicated for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. (michelegreenmd.com)
  • Some medicinal uses of Botox include managing and treating muscle spasms, cervical dystonia, hyperhidrosis, and chronic migraines. (michelegreenmd.com)
  • The Botox treatment, which is the onabotulinumtoxinA, often known as the botulinum toxin form of the A, which is made with the bacteria's that induce botulism. (thebigtalkerfm.com)
  • The Botox Santa Barbara remedy can be used treating cervical dystonia, which means the extreme spasms in neck muscle tissue. (thebigtalkerfm.com)
Forms of dystonia5
  • There are several different forms of dystonia that may affect only one muscle, groups of muscles, or muscles throughout the body. (nih.gov)
  • Some forms of dystonia are genetic. (nih.gov)
  • There are many different forms of dystonia. (nih.gov)
  • Secondary forms of dystonia, including tardive dyskinesia. (nih.gov)
  • Although a specific gene for spasmodic dysphonia has not yet been identified, a mutation in a gene that causes other forms of dystonia has also been associated with spasmodic dysphonia. (nih.gov)
Torticollis10
  • The ASPEN-1 trial evaluated 301 patients with moderate to severe cervical dystonia for up to 36 weeks and found that those receiving two doses of DaxibotulinumtoxinA, known as DAXI, versus placebo improved their scores on the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS), said Joseph Jankovic, MD, professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. (medscape.com)
  • Cervical dystonia , also called spasmodic torticollis or torticollis, is the most common of the focal dystonias. (nih.gov)
  • The most frequent focal dystonia in adults is cervical dystonia (torticollis), which is characterized by cephalic rotation to one side, in the axial plane. (cun.es)
  • 2. [Spasmodic torticollis: experience of 5 years with botulinum toxin treatment]. (nih.gov)
  • 4. Treatment of idiopathic spasmodic torticollis with botulinum-A toxin: a pilot study of 19 patients. (nih.gov)
  • 5. Outcome of selective ramisectomy for botulinum toxin resistant torticollis. (nih.gov)
  • 8. A pilot study on the use of botulinum toxin in spasmodic torticollis. (nih.gov)
  • 10. Botulinum A toxin treatment in spasmodic torticollis: report of 56 patients. (nih.gov)
  • 14. Botulinum A toxin for the treatment of adult-onset spasmodic torticollis. (nih.gov)
  • In 2007, the Dystonia Advocacy Network was formed by BEBRF, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, and Spasmodic Torticollis/Dystonia to speak with one voice in addressing advocacy issues on behalf of the dystonia community. (blepharospasm.org)
BoNT2
  • In addition to this, a new mosaic-type toxin known as BoNT/HA (also termed BoNT FA or H) was reported. (medscape.com)
  • Numerous studies have established botulinum toxin (BoNT) to be safe and effective for the treatment of cervical dystonia (CD). (nih.gov)
Involuntary9
  • Dystonia is a disorder characterized by involuntary sustained muscle contractions resulting in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. (medscape.com)
  • It was once referred to as spasmodic dysphonia (SD), which refers to a group of dystonias, or muscle-contraction disorders, in which involuntary muscle movements in a particular organ or region of the body interfere with normal function. (medscape.com)
  • Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary (unintended) muscle contractions that cause slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures that can sometimes be painful. (nih.gov)
  • Dystonia is characterized by involuntary, sustained or intermittent muscle contractions that cause repeated twisting movements and/or abnormal postures that are produced by the simultaneous muscle contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles. (cun.es)
  • Dystonia is a condition that causes involuntary or unusual movements. (healthline.com)
  • This is really where you can change people's lives in regards to some of the problems they have, especially the dystonias, these involuntary sustained repetitive muscle contractions. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Cervical dystonia is characterized by long-lasting (chronic sustained) involuntary contractions or periodic, intermittent spasms of the neck muscles, causing the neck to turn in different ways. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dystonia Dystonia is characterized by long-lasting (sustained) involuntary muscle contractions that may force people into abnormal positions-for example, causing the entire body, the trunk, limbs, or. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dystonias are a heterogeneous group of movement disorders characterised by involuntary, sustained contraction of antagonist muscles that causes repetitive movements or abnormal postures. (ispub.com)
20212
  • The Norwegian Dystonia Association arranged a webinar with Jeanette Koht 7th April 2021. (dystonia-europe.org)
  • 2021. https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/736721/all/dystonia. (tabers.com)
Laryngeal12
  • Laryngeal dystonia (LD) is a muscle-contraction disorder of the larynx and laryngeal musculature. (medscape.com)
  • Other synonyms of historical significance for laryngeal dystonia have included spastic aphonia, spastic dysphonia, phonic laryngeal spasm, coordinated laryngeal spasm, mogiphonia, laryngeal stuttering, and nervous hoarseness. (medscape.com)
  • Although Traube is believed to have coined the term "spasmodic dysphonia" in 1871, further extensive studies using electromyography and, subsequently, the use of botulinum toxin to treat laryngeal dystonia in 1986 are credited to Blitzer and his colleagues. (medscape.com)
  • Laryngeal dystonia is characterized by the severe impairment of connected speech without associated problems with singing, humming, or laughing or related activities such as yawning, yelling, or sneezing. (medscape.com)
  • Laryngeal dystonia is usually precipitated by stress and may be temporarily controlled with alcohol, tranquilizers, and/or sedatives. (medscape.com)
  • Laryngeal dystonia is significantly more common in female than in males, and its peak age of onset is 35-45 years. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Investigations of choice in laryngeal dystonia are fiberoptic laryngoscopy and laryngeal videostroboscopy . (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Although laryngeal dystonias have no known cure, various pharmacological, surgical, and physiotherapeutic options may be used for treatment. (medscape.com)
  • The response of botulinum toxin treatment of laryngeal dystonias is typically better in younger patients. (medscape.com)
  • The success rate approaches 85%-90% and is higher in adductor laryngeal dystonia than in abductor laryngeal dystonia. (medscape.com)
  • 13. Treatment of cervical dystonia hand spasms and laryngeal dystonia with botulinum toxin. (nih.gov)
  • Spasmodic dysphonia, or laryngeal dystonia , is a disorder affecting the voice muscles in the larynx, also called the voice box. (nih.gov)
Studies of botulinum toxin3
  • Side effects "were remarkably minimal," Jankovic said, "but I want to call attention to the low frequency of neck weakness or dysphagia in comparison with other studies of botulinum toxin in cervical dystonia. (medscape.com)
  • We include six controlled studies of botulinum toxin for the management of writer's cramp and focal task-specific dystonia (FTSD), including musician's dystonia. (nih.gov)
  • Longitudinal studies of botulinum toxin in cervical dystonia: Why do patients discontinue therapy? (nih.gov)
Postures4
  • Task-specific focal dystonia is characterized by muscle contraction(s) during a specific task, resulting in abnormal postures or movements. (nih.gov)
  • Dystonia can be associated with fixed postures and shortening of tendons. (nih.gov)
  • Later the dystonia also appears in rest (dystonic postures) causing deformity of the joints and pain. (cun.es)
  • Dystonia is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous movement disorder that is characterized by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal movements and/or postures. (thieme-connect.com)
Clostridium1
Spasmodic dysphonia1
Oromandibular dystonia5
Neurotoxin5
  • Botulinum neurotoxin is clearly the treatment of choice for cervical dystonia," Jankovic said in an interview. (medscape.com)
  • Epidemiologic data have been utilized because there are no studies of botulinum neurotoxin action on isolated human nerves. (aspetjournals.org)
  • In the present study, electrophysiologic techniques were used to monitor toxin effects on neuromuscular transmission in surgically excised human pyramidalis muscles, ligand binding studies were done to detect and characterize toxin receptors in human nerve membrane preparations, and molecular biologic techniques were used to isolate and sequence a human gene that encodes a substrate for botulinum neurotoxin. (aspetjournals.org)
  • In addition, the human nervous system was found to encode polypeptides that are substrates for botulinum neurotoxin types A (synaptosomal-associated protein of M r 25,000) and C (syntaxin 1A). (aspetjournals.org)
  • Comella C, Ferreira JJ, Pain E, Azoulai M, Om S. Correction to: Patient perspectives on the therapeutic profile of botulinum neurotoxin type A in cervical dystonia. (rush.edu)
Muscles5
  • Adult-onset dystonia usually is located in one or adjacent parts of the body, most often involving the neck and/or facial muscles. (nih.gov)
  • In cervical dystonia, contraction of the neck muscles causes the neck to turn from its usual position. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The toxin temporarily weakens targeted muscles. (epnet.com)
  • A dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. (medscape.com)
  • This particular toxin blocks effortlessly every neural action within the man muscle tissues, causing a short term decrease in muscles action. (thebigtalkerfm.com)
Cervical dystonia patients1
  • 6. BotB (botulinum toxin type B): evaluation of safety and tolerability in botulinum toxin type A-resistant cervical dystonia patients (preliminary study). (nih.gov)
Diagnosis of cervical dystonia1
  • For patients only: confirmed diagnosis of cervical dystonia (PAR-CD) or writer s cramp (PAR-WC). (nih.gov)
Parkinson's2
  • Patients with Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease and dystonia have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of different research projects. (sth.nhs.uk)
  • Dr. Mahajan is closely involved with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) and the Parkinson's Study Group (PSG). (rush.edu)
Patients10
  • Apraxia of lid opening," a focal eyelid dystonia: clinical study of 32 patients. (medscape.com)
  • There are no known risks for dystonia patients. (dystonia-europe.org)
  • Dr. Mahajan specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with rare movement disorders such as dystonia and unusual presentations of neurodegenerative disorders. (rush.edu)
  • However, it is less recognised that the frequent occurrence of co-morbid psychiatric conditions (40 - 75% of patients) in dystonia contributes to the morbidity of dystonia. (ispub.com)
  • 2 Age at onset can also be used to categorise patients, since it provides prognostic information, with early onset (under 26 years old) cases often becoming generalised while late onset (over 26 years old) dystonia remains focal. (ispub.com)
  • Thus, dystonia is a relatively rare condition, though of importance due to the severe morbidity that many patients experience, and the associated health care costs. (ispub.com)
  • However, it is less appreciated that co-morbid psychiatric conditions occur frequently (3 - 6 times the level in the general population) amongst dystonia patients, and contribute significantly to their reduced quality of life. (ispub.com)
  • 8 . 9 Dystonia has also been associated with substance misuse (13 % of patients), especially in alcohol responsive myoclonic-dystonia. (ispub.com)
  • Dr. Richard Barbano has been at the University of Rochester since 1993, and over the years has developed a special interest in the evaluation, treatment, and long term care of patients with dystonia. (rochesterhealth.com)
  • RESULTS: 100% of the patients had palpebral wiper involvement before (30% mild and 70% moderate) and after toxin treatment (100% mild). (bvsalud.org)
Deep brain stimu1
Treatment of dystonia2
  • Human exposure to botulinum toxin typically occurs in two settings: 1) as an etiologic agent in the disease botulism and 2) as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of dystonia. (aspetjournals.org)
  • These data have important implications bearing on: 1) the development and administration of vaccines against botulism and 2) the testing of toxin serotypes for the treatment of dystonia. (aspetjournals.org)
Spasms1
  • In children and young adults, muscle spasms in the foot or leg can be an early sign of a generalised (whole body) dystonia. (dystonia.org.uk)
Safety and tolerability1
  • Fox SH, Swan M, Jinnah HA, de Freitas MET, de Oliveira LM, Al-Shorafat D, Fernandez HH, Kompoliti K, Comella C. An Open-Label Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Perampanel in Cervical Dystonia. (rush.edu)
Dystonic4
  • [ 1 ] Despite an incomplete understanding of the neurological mechanisms underlying dystonia, botulinum toxin (BTX) has proven to provide relief of dystonic posturing associated with pain and discomfort. (medscape.com)
  • The performance of voluntary movements with the body part affected by dystonia produces the appearance of dystonic movements in distal regions (for example, appearance of dystonia in a foot when performing voluntary movements with a dystonic hand). (cun.es)
  • To date, mutations in more than 200 genes have been linked to dystonic phenotypes that often present rare and specific subforms of dystonia including early onset, generalized dystonia. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Evaluate the hypothesis that co-morbid psychiatric disorders are caused by both neurobiological abnormalities underlying dystonic movement and the psychosocial consequences of dystonia, 3. (ispub.com)
Therapeutic2
  • Musician's dystonia has a highly variable presentation, and thus makes therapeutic options more limited. (nih.gov)
  • Epidemiologic studies on botulism suggest that the human nervous system is susceptible to five toxin serotypes (A, B, E, F and G) and resistant to two (C and D). In the past, these epidemiologic findings have been used as the basis for selecting serotypes that should be tested as therapeutic agents for dystonia. (aspetjournals.org)
Idiopathic1
  • Non-motor phenotypic subgroups in adult-onset idiopathic, isolated, focal cervical dystonia. (rush.edu)
Adult onset2
  • Dystonia can occur at any age, but some forms are often divided as either early (childhood) or adult onset. (nih.gov)
  • One form (called adult-onset cervical dystonia) begins in adulthood. (msdmanuals.com)
Complex dystonias2
  • Moreover, we will present selected genes that cause complex dystonias, in which dystonia is accompanied by non-neurological disorder and/or developmental delay. (thieme-connect.com)
  • There is a botulinum toxin service for treatment of movement disorders including specialised treatment of more complex dystonias. (sth.nhs.uk)
Type8
  • For example, a musician may have dystonia when using a hand to play an instrument, but not when using the same hand to type. (nih.gov)
  • It's the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism . (medlineplus.gov)
  • Botulinum toxin is made from a type of bacteria that affects nerves. (epnet.com)
  • Consult a physical therapist to determine the best and safest exercises for your focal dystonia type. (healthline.com)
  • Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a type of nerve blocker. (nih.gov)
  • The unintended variability in potency of botulinum toxin-based products stemming from the use of the mouse bioassay would be reduced with the use of a more analytical type of assay. (nih.gov)
  • A similar drug, Myobloc, is made from botulinum toxin Type B, and is approved for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia. (yourlawyer.com)
  • In keeping with epidemiologic findings, botulinum toxin type A (10 −8 M) paralyzed transmission in human preparations ( ca. 90 min). (aspetjournals.org)
Hemifacial spasm1
Abnormalities3
  • This classification includes dystonia that doesn't have a known cause as well as dystonia caused by genetics or abnormalities in the brain. (nih.gov)
  • Dystonia associated with chromosomal abnormalities is typically attributed to chromosomal deletions. (nih.gov)
  • People with dystonia have abnormalities in certain parts of the brain. (nih.gov)
Treatments4
  • Botulinum toxin treatments use very small amounts of the toxin, and only at the treatment site. (nih.gov)
  • Because of this risk, always get botulinum toxin treatments from a licensed health care provider who has experience using it for your condition. (nih.gov)
  • What are the medical treatments for focal dystonia? (healthline.com)
  • There is no current cure for focal dystonias, either through medical or at-home treatments. (healthline.com)
Neurologic4
Neck1
  • In adulthood the most common forms affect the face, neck (focal dystonia) and usually do not have a progressive course. (cun.es)
Form of dystonia2
  • a form of dystonia that causes uncontrolled eye closing. (nih.gov)
  • I am currently a principal investigator on a unique genetic form of dystonia known as Rapid-onset Dystonia-Parkinsonism (RDP), studies which are ongoing with a team of researchers at UB. (buffalo.edu)
Types of dystonia1
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Symptoms12
  • Classification of dystonia is based on age of onset, body distribution, temporal pattern, and presence or absence of associated symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • Early onset dystonia often begins with symptoms in the arms and legs and may progress to involve other regions of the body. (nih.gov)
  • They can include pain where the toxin is injected, mild headaches, or flu-like symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • Dystonia: what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment. (cun.es)
  • Dystonia can affect any body area, but it usually follows a different topography of onset according to the age of onset of symptoms. (cun.es)
  • What are the symptoms of dystonia? (cun.es)
  • In general, focal dystonias that start in adulthood tend to stabilize after a few years without a generalization of symptoms (benign course). (cun.es)
  • In focal foot dystonia (dystonia that only affects the foot) symptoms generally appear between the ages of 30 and 50. (dystonia.org.uk)
  • Some people find the symptoms of lower limb dystonia may occur while walking forwards but improve or disappear when walking backwards. (dystonia.org.uk)
  • The symptoms of focal dystonia can often mimic those of overuse injuries, such as carpal tunnel . (healthline.com)
  • For example, a guitarist with focal dystonia may find relief from their symptoms by wearing a thin glove while playing. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms of cervical dystonia may begin at any age but usually begin between the ages of 20 and 60, most often between ages 30 and 50. (msdmanuals.com)
Onset2
  • However, it is possible to live well with the condition and Dystonia UK is here to support you through all stages including initial onset, diagnosis, finding treatment and beyond. (dystonia.org.uk)
  • The early-onset torsion dystonia gene (DYT1) encodes an ATP-binding protein. (thieme-connect.com)
Primary dystonia2
  • The prevalence of primary dystonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (thieme-connect.com)
  • BEBRF has participated in, supported, and co-funded Dystonia Coalition projects on Natural History and Bio-specimen Repository for Primary Dystonia and the Global Dystonia Patient Registry (both since 2010). (blepharospasm.org)
Contractions1
  • People with dystonia have muscle contractions they can t control. (nih.gov)
Clinical5
  • Types A and B have proven safe and effective in double-blind clinical trials for dystonia treatment. (medscape.com)
  • 16. [Mechanism of action, clinical indication and results of treatment of botulinum toxin]. (nih.gov)
  • This is a collaboration of medical researchers and patient advocacy groups working to advance the pace of clinical and translational research in dystonias. (blepharospasm.org)
  • His primary research interests are in the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of dystonia. (rush.edu)
  • The Dystonia Coalition: A Multicenter Network for Clinical and Translational Studies. (rush.edu)
Neurological movement disorder2
  • Lower limb dystonia is a neurological movement disorder and should be diagnosed and treated by a neurologist specialising in movement disorders. (dystonia.org.uk)
  • Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that is estimated to affect at least 100,000 people in the UK. (dystonia.org.uk)
Segmental1
  • Segmental dystonia affects two or more adjacent parts of the body. (nih.gov)
DYSPORT1
  • Dysport potency units are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products. (dysport.com)
Occur6
  • Dystonia can occur on its own or be the result of another condition, some of which may be hereditary. (nih.gov)
  • In some cases, dystonia can affect only one specific action, while allowing others to occur without any problems. (nih.gov)
  • Cervical dystonia can occur at any age, although for most individuals it first occurs in midlife. (nih.gov)
  • Focal dystonia can commonly occur at several different areas of the body. (healthline.com)
  • Here, a literature review was undertaken to define what psychiatric disorders occur in dystonia and to find studies that could be synthesised into a Bio-Psycho-Social model of the aetiology of psychiatric disorders in dystonia. (ispub.com)
  • Define which psychiatric disorders occur in dystonia, 2. (ispub.com)
Chorea1
Affects4