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Caregiver differentiation between dystonia and spasticity in cerebral palsy

2026-02-26 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDystonia is a debilitating movement disorder that is difficult to assess when co-existing with spasticity, as is typical in cerebral palsy (CP). Querying caregivers about their childrens movements is known to increase clinical dystonia identification. However, beyond identification, determining whether dystonia is the predominant vs. accompanying movement feature in a child with CP can guide clinical decision making, particularly regarding surgical candidacy. ObjectiveTo determine whe...

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