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Geste device in tardive dystonia with retrocollis and opisthotonic posturing
Author(s) -
Krack Paul,
Schneider Sybilla,
Deuschl Günther
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.870130129
Subject(s) - dystonia , shoulders , medicine , occiput , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , psychiatry
Abstract Retrocollis and opisthotonic posturing are typical clinical features of tardive dystonia and may be extremely disabling. We have treated five such patients with a custom‐made mechanical device that delivers constant contact to the occiput and shoulders. All patients experienced relief and their walking improved. This geste device, working like a geste antagonistique , may be useful for the management of some patients with severe axial dystonia with retrocollis and back arching.