Motor and non-motor subtypes of cervical dystonia

Cervical dystonia (CD) is a heterogeneous condition. However, while motor subtypes of CD have recently been identified, it is still unknown whether and how non-motor symptoms contribute to CD heterogeneity. In the present cross-sectional study, we aimed to identify clinical CD subtypes on the basis of motor and non-motor symptoms by using a hypothesis-free data-driven approach.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - June 17, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Costanzo Matteo, Belvisi Daniele, Berardelli Isabella, Maraone Annalisa, D ’Antonio Fabrizia, Baione Viola, Toscano Arianna, Ferrazzano Gina, Pasquini Massimo, Conte Antonella, Fabbrini Giovanni, Defazio Giovanni, Berardelli Alfredo Source Type: research