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Extreme task specificity in writer's cramp

✍ Scribed by Ejaz A. Shamim; Jason Chu; Linda H. Scheider; Joseph Savitt; H.A. Jinnah; Mark Hallett

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2011
Tongue
English
Weight
366 KB
Volume
26
Category
Article
ISSN
0885-3185

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background:

Focal hand dystonia may be task specific, as is the case with writer's cramp. In early stages, task specificity can be so specific that it may be mistaken for a psychogenic movement disorder.

Methods:

We describe 4 patients who showed extreme task specificity in writer's cramp. They initially only had problems writing either a single letter or number. Although they were largely thought to be psychogenic, they progressed to typical writer's cramp.

Conclusions:

Early recognition of this condition may provide an opportunity for early initiation of treatment. © 2011 Movement Disorder Society

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