Short Term Outcome of Writer’s Cramp in Children - A Case Series

Authors

  • Dipa Saha Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Addin Women’s Med College Hospital (AWMCH)
  • Narayan Chandra Saha Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital
  • Chinmoy Kumar Saha Associate Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, Comilla Medical College
  • Jobaida Parvin Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, National Inst. of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS)
  • Banita Mistry Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, National Inst. of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS)
  • Sufia Khatun Sumi Consultant, Pediatric Neurology, National Inst. of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS)
  • Husnea Ara Khan Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, National Inst. of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jcomcta.v28i1.75724

Keywords:

Writer’s cramp, Childhood dystonia, Focal Dystonia

Abstract

Background: Focal task-specific dystonia of the hand is unusual in childhood. Childhood dystonia can result in lifelong disability and thus represents a significant diagnostic and rehabilitation challenge. A detailed clinical evaluation and comprehensive work-up to rule out treatable causes of focal dystonia are mandatory for establishing a therapeutic strategy. We reported 4 cases of writer. s cramp with earliest age of onset. Our aim was to focus on early detection, proper evaluation and management of writer’s cramp to ensure better quality of life of an affected child.

J Com Med Col Teachers Asso Jan 2024; 28(1): 33-36

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Published

2024-08-28

How to Cite

Saha, D., Saha , N. C., Saha , C. K., Parvin, J., Mistry, B., Sumi, S. K., & Khan, H. A. (2024). Short Term Outcome of Writer’s Cramp in Children - A Case Series. Journal of Comilla Medical College Teachers' Association, 28(1), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcomcta.v28i1.75724

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Case Report

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