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| Primary Author: |
Frucht, S.
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| Journal Title: |
Advances in Neurology, Dystonia 4
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| Date Published: |
2004 |
| Language: |
English
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| Category: |
Nervous Disorders
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| Key Words: |
dystonia focal task musician instrumental |
| Full Citation: |
Frucht, Steven J. Focal Task-Specific Dystonia in Musicians. Advances in Neurology 94 Dystonia 4, no. 30 (2004): 225-30. |
| Full Abstract: |
The author discusses a historical perspective on dystonia, with the first known diagnosis in 1830 (writer's cramp). Dr. Frucht then addresses the following questions: what is the prevalence for TSFD in musicians?; who is at risk?; what triggers TSFD?; is music performance a risk factor for developing dystonia?; why does TSFD affect the hand?; and how should affected musicians manage their disease? Musicians who are patients with TSFD are unique in that for a treatment to be effective, it must grant nearly 100% recoveries for professional performances to resume. The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation offers more information at: www.dystoniafoundation.org. |
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