Dystonia: clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on dystonia: clinical features: Motor dystonic features These manifest as sustained muscle contractions They are predictable twisting and repetitive irregular movements These result in abnormal posturing They are often triggered or worsened by voluntary action…
Motor dystonic features
- These manifest as sustained muscle contractions
- They are predictable twisting and repetitive irregular movements
- These result in abnormal posturing
- They are often triggered or worsened by voluntary action
- The movements may be painful
Related features
Associated movement disorders
Psychiatric features
Cognitive features
Respiratory features
Drug-induced autonomic features
Risk factors for adult onset dystonia
References
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- Kuyper DJ, Parra V, Aerts S, Okun MS, Kluger BM. Nonmotor manifestations of dystonia: a systematic review. Mov Disord 2011; 26:1206-1217.
- Mehanna R, Jankovic J. Respiratory disorders associated with dystonia. Mov Disord 2012; 27:1816-1819.
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