Task specific dystonias: classification

Evidence-based neurology checklist on task specific dystonias: classification: Defining features There are abnormal movements which develop during the performance of highly skilled task There is an initial feeling of tightness and fatigue There is subsequent activation of surrounding muscles The…

Defining features

  • There are abnormal movements which develop during the performance of highly skilled task
  • There is an initial feeling of tightness and fatigue
  • There is subsequent activation of surrounding muscles
  • The movements impair dexterity
  • There may be associated tremor in the affected body part

Primary task-specific dystonias

Secondary task-specific dystonias

References

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