Focal dystonia in musicians.
In conclusion, musicians' focal dystonia is a significant and potentially career-ending neurological condition of which physiatrists and other performing arts medicine clinicians should be aware. Pathology has been identified in the somatosensory cortex, and in the motor cortex and basal ganglia. Although advances have been made in the elucidating some of the pathologic changes in focal dystonia, better understanding is needed. Current treatments such as retraining, splinting, oral medications, and botulinum toxin injections are limited. Therefore, the ultimate goal for focal dystonia is to prevent this disabling disorder of instrumental musicians.
Lie-Nemeth
Theresa J
TJ
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. tlienemeth@partners.org
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004421:Dystonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D009146:Music; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A