Dystonia

Overview and management of movement disorder.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Neurology

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Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [IPG188]: Deep brain stimulation for tremor and dystonia

NICE guideline [IPG80]: Selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia

A consensus statement on the use of botulinum toxin in pediatric neurology

Consensus guidelines for botulinum toxin therapy: general algorithms and dosing tables for dystonia and spasticity

Phenomenology and classification of dystonia: A consensus update

Practice guideline update summary: Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, adult spasticity, and headache

Towards new perspectives: International consensus guidance on dystonia in paediatric palliative care