Pianists' Dystonia
C12c240 (Video 12.240): Pianist's Index Finger Flexion Dystonia
Task-specific index finger flexion during piano playing and writing, improved with botulinum toxin.
C12c241 (Video 12.241): Pianist's Index Finger Extension Dystonia
Left index finger extension disrupting scales, improved by a thumb sensory trick.
C12c242 (Video 12.242): Severe Index Finger Flexion Dystonia
Marked dystonic flexion during performance substantially improved after targeted injections.
C12c243 (Video 12.243): Concert Pianist's Index Finger Dystonia
Ascending scales trigger index finger flexion improved following botulinum toxin treatment.
C12c244 (Video 12.244): Mixed Index-Middle Finger Dystonia
Index finger extension and middle finger flexion disrupting scalar passages.
C12c245 (Video 12.245): Third-Finger Flexion Dystonia
Persistent third-finger flexion relieved by a positive sensory trick.
C12c246 (Video 12.246): Index Finger MCP Flexion Dystonia
Mechanical opposition identifies the primary dystonic movement pattern.
C12c247 (Video 12.247): Thumb and Index Finger Dystonia
Orthotic splints improve fluidity and reduce dystonic activation.
C12c248 (Video 12.248): Isolated Index Finger Dystonia
Selective dystonia of the right index finger during piano performance.
C12c249 (Video 12.249): Index Finger Extension Dystonia
Extension dystonia affecting passage work while octaves remain preserved.
C12c250 (Video 12.250): Multi-Finger Pianist's Dystonia
Complex finger flexion and extension abnormalities affecting scales.
C12c251 (Video 12.251): Index Finger Flexion with Compensatory Extension
Mechanical testing identifies primary flexion dystonia.
C12c252 (Video 12.252): Mirror Dystonia in Pianist
Mirror movements identify primary dystonic extension of the second and third digits.
C12c253 (Video 12.253): Accordion Dystonia
Middle-finger extension during rapid passages improved by finger splinting.
C12c254 (Video 12.254): Keyboard Contact-Induced Dystonia
Flexion dystonia triggered specifically by keyboard contact.
C12c255 (Video 12.255): Severe Left-Hand Dystonia
Flexion of multiple fingers with compensatory wrist rotation.
C12c256 (Video 12.256): Advanced Concert Pianist's Dystonia
Severe right-hand dystonia forcing transition to left-hand repertoire.
C12c257 (Video 12.257): Fourth and Fifth Finger Dystonia
Scale passages trigger finger flexion while arpeggios remain relatively preserved.
C12c258 (Video 12.258): Thumb and Index Finger Velocity-Dependent Dystonia
Subtle dystonia apparent only during rapid ascending scales.
C12c259 (Video 12.259): Complex Five-Finger Dystonia
Index finger acts as a principal trigger for multi-digit dystonia.
C12c260 (Video 12.260): Complex Concert Pianist's Dystonia
Multiple primary dystonic movements identified through biomechanical testing.
C12c261 (Video 12.261): Bilateral Pianist's Dystonia
Bilateral finger dystonia with mirror movements during writing.
C12c262 (Video 12.262): Complex Right-Hand Dystonia
Dystonic flexion of multiple fingers with postural activation.
C12c263 (Video 12.263): Fourth and Fifth Finger Predominant Dystonia
Flexion dystonia impairing hand balance during performance.
C12c264 (Video 12.264): Severe Left-Hand Flexion Dystonia
Keyboard contact provokes marked finger flexion.
C12c265 (Video 12.265): Wrist Extension Pianist's Dystonia
Severe wrist extension improved substantially after botulinum toxin treatment.
Violinists' Dystonia
C12c266 (Video 12.266): Bow Arm Dystonia
Loss of control during bow changes, especially transitioning into up-bows.
C12c267 (Video 12.267): Severe Bow-Hand Dystonia
Wrist and index finger dystonia relieved by sensory stabilization of the bow hand.
C12c268 (Video 12.268): Cellist's Bowing Dystonia
Task-specific wrist and hand tightening impairing bow reversals.
C12c269 (Video 12.269): Violin Bow Arm Adduction Dystonia
Upper-arm dystonia occurring during up-bow initiation.
C12c270 (Video 12.270): Fast-Bowing Dystonia
Task-specific tightening triggered only at concert tempo.
C12c271 (Video 12.271): Velocity-Dependent Bow Arm Dystonia
Upper-arm co-contraction impairing rapid bow strokes.
C12c272 (Video 12.272): Severe Bow Arm Task-Specific Dystonia
Professionally disabling bow-arm dystonia improved by targeted botulinum toxin treatment.
C12c273 (Video 12.273): Left-Hand Fingering Dystonia
Second-finger dystonia affecting scale performance.
C12c274 (Video 12.274): Third-Finger Violin Dystonia
Flexion and abduction of the third finger in higher positions.
C12c275 (Video 12.275): Multi-Finger Flexion Dystonia
Slow playing provokes dystonia more than fast playing.
C12c276 (Video 12.276): Pattern-Specific Violin Dystonia
Dystonia triggered only by specific fingering combinations.
C12c277 (Video 12.277): Fourth-Finger Adduction Dystonia
Biomechanical testing identifies adduction as the primary dystonic movement.
C12c278 (Video 12.278): Vibrato Dystonia
Impaired vibrato control causing professional disability despite otherwise preserved playing.