1. Dystonia
Dystonia is a disabling movement disorder characterized by sustained contraction of muscles leading to twisting distorted postures. Dystonia may affect various parts of the body and has multiple causes, making classification and diagnosis challeng...
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2. Dystonia: MedlinePlus
Dystonia is a movement disorder which causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes they are painful.
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3. Dystonia - Genetics Home Reference
About Site Map Contact Us Search A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine® Home Conditions Genes Chromosomes Handbook Glossary Resources Genetic Conditions > Dystonia Related topics on Genetics Home Reference: early-onset primary...
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4. Dystonia - [Support Group]
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5. Myoclonus-dystonia - Genetics Home Reference
Myoclonus-dystonia is a movement disorder that typically affects the upper half of the body. Individuals with this condition experience quick, involuntary muscle jerking or twitching (myoclonus) that usually affects their arms, neck, and trunk. Le...
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6. X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism - Genetics Home Reference
X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism is a movement disorder that has been found only in people of Filipino descent. This condition affects men much more often than women.
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7. Dystonia
Zorzi, G., B. Garavaglia, et al. (2002). "Frequency of DYT1 mutation in early onset primary dystonia in Italian patients." Mov Disord 17 (2): 407-8.
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8. Dystonia
Dystonia is usually defined as "a syndrome of sustained muscle contractions, frequently causing twisting and repetitive movements, or abnormal postures." (Fahn et. al., 1987) In fact, the muscle contractions related to dystonia may be quite rapid ...
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9. Dystonia
My career was flourishing in 1964. I was happy," says Leon Fleischer of a time before his life as a concert pianist suddenly became oddly focused -- literally and figuratively.
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10. What is Dystonia?
Dystonia is a neurological muscle disorder that causes uncontrollable, painful spasms in one or more parts of the body. While not widely known, dystonia affects an estimated 500,000 people in North America alone--more than muscular dystrophy, Hunt...
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