#Dystonia :
Sustained involuntary contraction of muscle causes abnormal posture or movement.
#Type :
1.Generalized :
Idiopathic
Genetic Disease : Wilson's
Perkinson's disease
- Focal / segmental :
Torticolis
Task specific : writers cramp,
musician dystonia
#Rx : Treatment is difficult
Beklofen ( muscle relaxant)
Levodopa ( Incase of Dopa
responsive dystonia)
Butolinum toxin injection on
affected muscle
DBS( Deep brain stimulation)
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