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Dystonia

Authors :
Tarsy, Daniel
Simon, David K.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. August 24, 2006, Vol. 355 Issue 8, p818, 829 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by sustained muscle contractions, repetitive twisting movements, and abnormal postures of the trunk, neck, face or arms and legs, and is often confused with spasticity, rigidity or psychogenic diseases. Advances in the recognition of causes, evaluation and treatment of primary and secondary dystonias are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
355
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.152270151