spasmodic torticollis

Combinations of these treatments have been used to control spasmodic torticollis.

The average onset age of spasmodic torticollis is 41.

Spasmodic torticollis can be further categorized by the direction and rotation of head movement.

It is also used to treat spasmodic torticollis and provides relief for approximately 12 to 16 weeks.

Advocacy group providing information and support to spasmodic torticollis patients and their families.

The prevalence rate of spasmodic torticollis also increases with age, most patients show symptoms from ages 50-69.

The most common treatment for spasmodic torticollis is the use of botulinum toxin type A.

These scales are used to represent the severity, the pain, and the general lifestyle of spasmodic torticollis.

Sensory tricks offer only temporary and often partial relief of spasmodic torticollis.

Cruchet is remembered for his research of spasmodic torticollis.

This type of spasmodic torticollis is usually inherited.

The pathophysiology of spasmodic torticollis is still relatively unknown.

The classical symptoms of the syndrome are spasmodic torticollis and dystonia.

Other oral medications can be used in low doses to treat early stages of spasmodic torticollis.

In the past, dopamine blocking agents have been used in the treatment of spasmodic torticollis.

Spasmodic torticollis, often referred to as ST, is one of more than 5,000 rare orphan diseases.

Relief from spasmodic torticollis is higher in those patients who take anticholinergic agents when compared to other oral medications.

This technique is currently being implanted in patients with spasmodic torticollis in clinical trials.

Studies have shown that spasmodic torticollis is not diagnosed immediately; many patients are diagnosed well after a year of seeking medical attention.

Spasmodic torticollis is considered neurochemical in nature, and does not result in structural neurodegenerative changes.

With botulinum toxin injections, patients experience relief from spasmodic torticollis for approximately 12 to 16 weeks.

Although these loci have been found, it is still not clear the extent of influence the loci has on spasmodic torticollis.

Spasmodic torticollis (twisting of head and neck)

Dr. Fazzini estimates that there are 2,500 case of spasmodic torticollis on the Island, with 25 percent properly diagnosed.

An increase in neurotransmitters cause spasms to occur in the neck, resulting in spasmodic torticollis.