Hand Dystonia
Introduction[edit | edit source]
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Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]
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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
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Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]
Electrodiagnostic tests are not diagnostic of hand dystonia. It is a purely clinical diagnosis.[1] This means that a diagnosis is made on the basis of clinically relevant history and physical examination.
Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
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Management / Interventions[edit | edit source]
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Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
The differential diagnosis of hand dystonia includes the following[1]:
- Neuropathies, radiculopathies or plexopathies of the upper extremity
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Repetitive stress injury
- Focal seizures
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Effects of medication
- Psychogenic movement disorders
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