Torsion dystonia

Curr Opin Neurol. 1996 Aug;9(4):317-20. doi: 10.1097/00019052-199608000-00014.

Abstract

We review the experimental evidence from genetic and neurophysiological studies on idiopathic and secondary torsion dystonias. We also discuss the treatment of dystonia by botulinum toxin injections and surgical therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins / administration & dosage
  • Brain Stem / physiopathology
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiopathology
  • Chromosome Aberrations / genetics
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / genetics*
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / physiopathology
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / therapy
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Jews / genetics
  • Spinal Cord / physiopathology

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins