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What is the preferred treatment for cervical dystonia?
What is the preferred treatment for cervical dystonia?
- Surgery
- Oral medications
- Physiotherapy
- Chemodenervation with botulinum toxin (correct)
What is the main purpose of botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia?
What is the main purpose of botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia?
- To improve posture
- To weaken muscles (correct)
- To relieve pain
- To strengthen muscles
What is cervical dystonia?
What is cervical dystonia?
- A genetic disorder affecting the eyes
- A focal dystonia affecting the neck muscles (correct)
- A neurological disorder affecting the legs
- A psychological disorder affecting the mood
Which muscle is NOT commonly injected in cervical dystonia patients?
Which muscle is NOT commonly injected in cervical dystonia patients?
How long may it take to diagnose CD from symptom onset?
How long may it take to diagnose CD from symptom onset?
When do the effects of botulinum toxin injections begin to show?
When do the effects of botulinum toxin injections begin to show?
What is the role of physiotherapy in CD treatment?
What is the role of physiotherapy in CD treatment?
What is the most common adverse effect of botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia patients?
What is the most common adverse effect of botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia patients?
Are there any oral medications approved by the FDA for use in CD?
Are there any oral medications approved by the FDA for use in CD?
How often do cervical dystonia patients require repeated injections?
How often do cervical dystonia patients require repeated injections?
How effective and safe is botulinum toxin as a treatment for CD?
How effective and safe is botulinum toxin as a treatment for CD?
What is the primary reason for secondary non-response to botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia patients?
What is the primary reason for secondary non-response to botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia patients?
How many Class I studies have provided Level A evidence for the efficacy of botulinum toxin in CD treatment?
How many Class I studies have provided Level A evidence for the efficacy of botulinum toxin in CD treatment?
What is the common symptom of neck weakness in cervical dystonia patients after botulinum toxin injections?
What is the common symptom of neck weakness in cervical dystonia patients after botulinum toxin injections?
Study Notes
- Chemodenervation with botulinum toxin is the preferred treatment for cervical dystonia (CD).
- CD is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary contractions of neck muscles.
- CD is the most common focal dystonia seen in an office setting, but diagnosis may take up to 4 years from symptom onset.
- Physiotherapy may be useful as an adjunct treatment for CD.
- There are no oral medications approved by the FDA for use in CD.
- Botulinum toxin injections have been established as effective and safe treatment for CD.
- Seven Class I studies have provided Level A evidence for the efficacy of botulinum toxin in CD treatment.
- Botulinum toxin injections have persistent benefit for up to 2 years.
- CD affects approximately 200,000 people in the United States, occurring more frequently in women than men.
- Less than 1% of CD patients will have permanent remission.
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Think you know all about cervical dystonia and its treatments? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the prevalence of the condition to the most effective treatment options, this quiz covers it all. Keywords: cervical dystonia, botulinum toxin, physiotherapy, FDA, efficacy, prevalence.
