Treatment of Writer's Cramp with Botulinum Toxin Type A

Matur Z., Parman Y. G.

NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.47, pp.27-29, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/npa.y5930
  • Journal Name: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.27-29
  • Keywords: Writer's cramp, focal dystonia, task specific dystonia, botulinum toxin, PREMOTOR CORTEX, HAND, TRIAL
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Writer's cramp is the most common form of task-specific dystonia. It can cause severe disability in writing speed/fluency. Treatment approaches are variable. Orally administered drugs, different non-pharmacological methods like stereotactic surgery are possible treatment options, but botulinum toxin seems to be the most effective choice. (Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2010; 47 Supplement: 27-9)