reviewMovement DisordersMay 6, 2025HYBRID OA

Definition and Classification of Dystonia

AAAlberto AlbaneseKPKailash P. BhatiaVSVictor S.C. FungMHMark HallettJJJoseph Jankovic

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico · +25 more institutions

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Abstract

Dystonia is a movement disorder with varied clinical features and diverse etiologies. Here we present a revision of the 2013 consensus definition and classification of dystonia in light of subsequent publications and experience with its application during the last decade. A panel of movement disorder specialists with expertise in dystonia reviewed the original document and proposed some revision. There was broad consensus to retain the definition of dystonia with only minor clarifications to the wording. Dystonia is defined as a movement disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent abnormal movements, postures, or both. Dystonic movements and postures are typically patterned and repetitive and may be…

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  • Dystonia
  • Medicine
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
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