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Published on: February 10, 2026
[Bent spine straightens up--a case of camptocormia]
Ibrahim Mahjneh1, Birgitta Edström, Gunilla Sandström
1OYS:n neurologian klinikka ja Malmin terveydenhuoltoalue, neurologian klinikka, PL 111, 68601 Pietarsaari. ibrahim.mahjneh@mhso.fi
Abstract:
Bent spine, i.e. camptocormia appears in several disease. Segmental dystonia is one of these. A few cases benefiting from botulinum toxin therapy have been described in the literature. We describe a case, in which segmental dystonia is associated with camptocormia, causing the patient to use a wheelchair. The condition fulfilled the criteria of both clinical and electromyographic dystonia. Administration of botulinum toxin into rectus abdominus muscles was started. The response was good: the patient was able to walk in a fairly erect posture assisted by a rolling walker.
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