Brainwaves

Dystonia refers to a complex spectrum of disturbances in movement, and the differential diagnosis is even more complicated. But Drs. Andres Deik and David Coughlin make it simple. In this week's episode of the BrainWaves podcast, we'll run through the basics of a dystonia differential and approach to managing patients with these complex symptoms. Produced by James E. Siegler and David Coughlin. Music by Lee Rosevere, Rui, and the Freeharmonic Orchestra. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making. REFERENCES 1. Skogseid IM. Dystonia–new advances in classification, genetics, pathophysiology and treatment. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 2014 Apr 1;129(s198):13-9. 2. Albanese A, Bhatia K, Bressman SB, DeLong MR, Fahn S, Fung VS, Hallett M, Jankovic J, Jinnah HA, Klein C, Lang AE. Phenomenology and classification of dystonia: a consensus update. Movement Disorders. 2013 Jun 15;28(7):863-73. 3. Albanese A, Barnes MP, Bhatia KP,