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Peripheral dystonia.

B Scherokman, F Husain, A Cuetter

    Archives of Neurology
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Peripheral nerve lesions can cause focal dystonia, presenting as involuntary hand postures. This study suggests peripheral entrapment and brachial plexopathy are potential causes of secondary dystonias.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neuroscience
    • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

    Background:

    • Focal dystonia is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal postures.
    • The etiology of focal dystonia is often complex, with central nervous system factors being primary considerations.

    Observation:

    • Four patients presented with distal, action-induced involuntary hand postures suggestive of focal dystonia.
    • Electrophysiologic studies revealed peripheral nervous system lesions in all patients, including pronator teres syndrome, radial nerve palsy, lower brachial plexus lesion, and median nerve lesion.

    Findings:

    • Treatment outcomes with carbamazepine, trihexyphenidyl, methocarbamol, and wrist splinting varied among patients.
    • The findings indicate a link between peripheral nervous system lesions and the development of dystonic symptoms.

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    Implications:

    • Peripheral entrapment neuropathies and brachial plexopathies should be recognized as potential causes of secondary dystonia.
    • This expands the differential diagnosis for focal dystonia, prompting consideration of peripheral nerve involvement.