Full recovery from drummer's dystonia with foot and arm symptoms after stereotactic ventro-oral thalamotomy: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Ventro-oral (Vo) thalamotomy is effective in patients with focal task-specific dystonias (FTSDs), but only in those with upper-limb symptoms. We describe a patient with drummer's dystonia who completely recovered after Vo thalamotomy. A 37-year-old man who started playing drums at 14 began having difficulty performing fine movements with his right foot when drumming at 22. He experienced right hand cramps while drumming 3 months before visiting our hospital. He was diagnosed with FTSD. Left Vo thalamotomy was performed, which led to complete improvement of symptoms. Vo thalamotomy may be effective for FTSD patients with upper- and lower-extremity symptoms.
Medical subject headings
- Dystonic Disorders
- Psychosurgery