Studies from R.F. Garcia and colleagues provide new data on torticollis
2009 JUL 6 - (NewsRx.com) -- According to a study from Brazil, "Cervical dystonia (CD) or spasmodic torticollis is the most frequent form of focal dystonia. Cervical dystonia is characterized by sustained neck spasms, abnormal head posture, head tremor, and pain." "A 53-year-old male patient with the diagnosis of CD developed an episode of delusional depression and was treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). An unexpected and dramatic improvement of CD was seen during the first 2 days after each ECT session. That therapeutic effect was not sustained and vanished soon afterward," wrote R.F. Garcia and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "The effectiveness of ECT for CD, although too brief to be recommended as a useful treatment, may shed light oil the pathophysiology of this problematic movement disorder." Garcia and colleagues published the results of their research in the Journal of ECT (Short-lived Response of Cervical Dystonia to Electroconvulsive Therapy. Journal of ECT, 2009;25(2):135-136). For additional information, contact L.F. Fontenelle, Rua Visconde Piraja, 547 Sala 719, BR-22410003 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The publisher of the Journal of ECT can be contacted at: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA. Keywords: Brazil, Convulsive Therapy, Dystonia, Movement Disorder, Therapy, Torticollis, Treatment. This article was prepared by Pain & Central Nervous System Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Pain & Central Nervous System Week via NewsRx.com.
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