• 턱관절균형의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.26-31
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medical treatment with FCST and Miniscalpel-Acupuncture on patient with cervical dystonia. Methods: In this study, A patient with cervical dystonia was admitted to ◯◯ Korean medicine Hospital from Oct 20th, 2020 to Nov 28th, 2020. During the admission period, the patient was treated by Korean medical treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herb medicine, etc.), especially using FCST and Miniscalpel-Acupuncture. The Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS), the Tsui score and CDIP (Cervical Dystonia Impact Profile)-58 were used for measuring the Cervical Dystonia. Results: After treatment for 40 days, the TWSTRS showed a decrease from 52.75 to 13.75, the Tsui score also decreased from 17 to 3 and the CDIP-58 score decreased from 64.1 to 25.5. Conclusions: These results showed that Korean medical treatment especially using FCST and Miniscalpel-Acupuncture may have an effect on reducing symptoms of cervical dystonia. But the further researches are needed.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.255-258
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• 2000

Epidural morphine is effective in the treatment of postoperative pain, but side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus and urinary retention commonly occur. Droperidol is frequently used as an antiemetic to prevent intraoperative and postoperative vomiting. But it has been reported to cause acute extrapyramidal effects including dystonia. We report one case of acute dystonia in young adult following the use of epidural droperidol.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.379-383
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• 2012

Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a rare focal form of dystonia caused by prolonged muscles spasms in the mouth, face, and jaw. OMD can develop after dental treatment, as poorly aligned dentures or multiple tooth extraction may cause an impairment of proprioception in the oral cavity, leading to the subsequent development of dystonia. These repetitive involuntary jaw movements may interfere with chewing, swallowing, and speaking. We report here two cases of OMD after dental procedures.

• 턱관절균형의학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.19-22
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• 2011

Objectives: Therapeutic effect of Yinyang Balancing Appliance of functional cerebrospinal therapy (FCST) for meridian and neurologic yinyang balance was observed in dysarthria with dystonia cases. Methods: Two dysarthria with dystonia cases were managed with the Yinyang Balancing Appliance on temporomandibular joint (TMJ), combined with acupuncture. Clinical outcome measurement was based on subjective measures and clinical observations. Results: The patients showed positive changes even after the initial treatment and this effect maintained over the follow-up period. Conclusions: Although it is not clear the effect is a sustaining or temporary in its nature, a positive effect was observed and further clinical and biological research on FCST is expected.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.226-230
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• 2016

Objectives : The objective of this study is to report a effectiveness of korean medical treatment based on Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture to patient with cervical dystonia. Methods : In this study, we conducted treatment based on Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture to patients. And we also carried out treatments like herb medicine and cupping therapy etc. Tsui's score, Neck Disability Index(NDI), Visual analogue scale(VAS) and angle of C-spine were measured once a month to evaluate the severeness of symptom. Results : After 24 sessions of treatment, there were improvements on Tsui's score, Neck Disability Index(NDI), Visual analogue scale(VAS) and angle of C-spine. Conclusions : Korean medical treatment based on Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture may be effective for relieving symptoms of cervical dystonia.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.34-38
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• 2020

The term dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is used to describe a group of neurometabolic disorders, which are characterized by dystonia, and are typically associated with diurnal fluctuations and respond to levodopa treatment. Autosomal dominant DRD (DYT5a, MIM# 128230) is caused by a heterozygous mutation in the GTP cyclohydrolase 1 (GCH1) gene (MIM# 600225). GCH1 encodes an enzyme, which is involved in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin, an essential co-factor for tyrosine hydroxylase. Herein, we report the case of a 16-year-old girl who was diagnosed with DYT5a. She exhibited additional unusual clinical features, including intellectual disability, depression, multiple skeletal anomalies, and short stature, which are not commonly observed in patients with DYT5a. The patient harbored a heterozygous missense variant, c.539A>C, p.Gln180Pro, in the GCH1 gene, which was identified by targeted gene panel analysis using next-generation sequencing.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.152-164
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• 2021

Objective: This case reports on the effect of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) treatment in a patient with psychogenic dystonia. Methods: A patient with generalized tremor and gait disturbance diagnosed as psychogenic dystonia was treated with Yokukan-san-gami, Jakyakgamcho-tang, Yikgeebohyul-tang, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping for 6 weeks. Symptom improvement was evaluated with the unified dystonia rating scale (UDRS) and the Toronto Western spasmodic torticollis rating scale (TWSTRS). Results: After 6 weeks of TKM treatment, the UDRS and TWSTRS decreased, and the patient's clinical symptoms, including generalized tremor and gait disturbance, improved. Conclusions: This case shows that TKM treatment may be effective for improving psychogenic dystonia.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2015

Objectives Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) are frequently used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. However, there is still no consensus on their risk of tardive movement syndromes especially for first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs)-naïve patients. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of SGAs-related tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia in patients with bipolar disorder, in a naturalistic out-patient clinical setting. Methods The authors assessed 78 non-elderly patients with bipolar (n = 71) or schizoaffective disorder (n = 7) who received SGAs with a combined use of mood stabilizers for more than three months without previous exposure to FGAs. Multiple direct assessments were performed and hospital records longer than one recent year describing any observed tardive movement symptoms were also reviewed. Results The prevalence rates of tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia were 7.7% and 6.4%, respectively. These patients were being treated with ziprasidone, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, or paliperidone at the time of the onset of the movement symptoms. Tardive dyskinesia was mostly observed in the orolingual area, and tardive dystonia was most frequently detected in oromandibular area. A past history of acute dystonia was significantly associated with presence of both tardive movement syndromes. Conclusions Our findings suggest that SGAs-related tardive movement syndromes occur in a substantial portion of bipolar disorder patients. Acute dystonia, a reported risk factor of tardive movement syndromes in the era of FGAs is confirmed as a risk factor of both tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia that were induced-by SGAs.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.169-176
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• 2011

하악운동이상증(oromandibular dystonia, OMD)은 턱이나 구강조직의 반복적, 불수의적, 비정상적인 움직임으로 정의되며 저작기능과 교합에 문제를 초래하여 치과치료를 어렵게 하고 보철물의 유지곤란을 야기할 뿐 아니라 잦은 구강 연조직 손상이나 만성 안면통증의 원인이 되기도 하므로 치과의사의 관심이 필요한 질환이다. 본 연구는 단국대학교 치과대학 부속치과 병원 구강내과에 내원하여 OMD로 진단되어 치료를 받은 환자들의 병력기록부상의 관련 항목을 조사하여 OMD 환자들의 임상적 특징과 치료 유형을 분석하였다. 2007년 8월부터 2010년 4월까지 단국치대 부속병원 구강내과에 내원한 78명의 OMD 환자는 평균 72세의 고령이었으며 여자가 남자에 비해 3.6배 많았고, 평균 10개월 이상의 비교적 긴 병력기간을 보였다. 내원한 OMD 환자의 가장 흔한 주소는 턱의 통증이었으며 그 다음으로 빈도가 높은 주소는 턱과 구강조직의 조절 안 되는 반복적인 움직임과 구강조직의 통증이었다(p=0.000). OMD 유형은 페구형(jaw-closing dystonia)이 가장 많았고, 측방운동형(lateral jaw-deviation dystonia)과 복합형(combination dystonia)도 많이 발생하였다(p=0.001). 환자의 60% 이상은 OMD 발생과 관련하여 뚜렷한 원인을 인지하지 못했으나 약 19%의 환자들은 보철치료, 발치 등의 치과치료와 관련 있다고 보고하였다(p=0.000). 본원에 내원한 환자는 약물치료가 가장 먼저 시도되었고 진정제(clonazepam)가 거의 모든 환자(97%)에서 처방되었다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때, OMD는 뚜렷하게 노인, 특히 여성에게 많이 발생하는 질환으로서 턱과 구강조직의 통증을 유발하며 과반수 이상은 뚜렷한 원인을 모르지만 일부 환자들은 치과치료 후에 자신의 문제를 처음 인지하는 경향이 있다. 그러므로 치과의사는 환자를 치료할 때 OMD의 존재를 간과하지 않도록 관심과 주의를 기울일 필요가 있다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.52-55
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• 2009

Writer's cramp is a type of idiopathic focal hand dystonia characterized by muscle cramps that accompany execution of the writing task specifically. There has been renewed interest in neurosurgical procedures for the treatment of dystonia over the past several years. In particular, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has received increasing attention as a therapeutic option for patients with dystonia. However, to date, limited reporters made investigations into DBS in relation to the Writer's cramp. In this case, unilateral Ventro-oralis complex (Vo) DBS resulted in a major improvement in patient's focal dystonic movement disorders. Her post-operative Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating (BFMDR) scale demonstrated 1 compared with pre-operative BFMDR scale 4. We conclude that thalamic Vo complex DBS maybe an important neurosurgical therapeutic option for Writer's cramp.