Chapter 1: Medical and Surgical Approaches to Dystonia.

Chapter 1 of the book "The Dystonia Patient: A Guide to Practical Management" is presented. It discusses the clinical features of dystonia, as well as the medical and surgical approaches applicable to it. Treatments mentioned include oral medication of drugs like Levodopa and anticholinergics and surgical treatments such as rhizotomy, pallidotomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). In addition, it provides tips for practitioners performing or managing dystonia surgery patients.