Catalog

Limb dystonia

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Link to WHO Definition

Limb dystonia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/456754783

Focal limb dystonia is a form of focal dystonia, characterised by dystonic spasms of arm or leg muscles accompanied by repetitive, twisting movements or abnormal positions or postures. Limb dystonia may also be segmental, that is affecting group of muscles of an arm as well as the neck, and is also present in those with hemidystonia or generalised dystonia.