Writer's
cramp is
a focal dystonia of the fingers, hand, and/or forearm. Symptoms usually appear
when a person is trying to do a task that requires fine motor movements, such
as writing or playing a musical instrument. Clumsiness and painful tightness in
the hand
and forearm occur during writing
or playing, and abnormal tension
and strange posturing of hand develops.
It has a strong psycological over
lay. A patient hearing of the complaints of the patient & reassuring him of recovery helps him a
great deal. Tranqulizers & anti
oxydents give relief.
Local Botulinum toxin injection produces
temporary relief.
Retraining and learning new
techniques help some patients. But the outlook is poor in some cases and may lead to the end of
musical careers.
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