Dystonia: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Dystonia: clinical features. These manifest as sustained muscle contractions. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Motor dystonic features
- These manifest as sustained muscle contractions
- They are predictable twisting and repetitive irregular movements
- These result in abnormal posturing
- They are often triggered or worsened by voluntary action
- The movements may be painful
Related features
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Associated movement disorders
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Psychiatric features
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Cognitive features
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Respiratory features
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Drug-induced autonomic features
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Risk factors for adult onset dystonia
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References
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- Kuyper DJ, Parra V, Aerts S, Okun MS, Kluger BM. Nonmotor manifestations of dystonia: a systematic review. Mov Disord 2011; 26:1206-1217.
- Mehanna R, Jankovic J. Respiratory disorders associated with dystonia. Mov Disord 2012; 27:1816-1819.
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