Selective Peripheral Denervation and Selective Nerve Injury for the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia Through a Periauricular Incision.

ABSTRACT: Traditional selective peripheral denervation methods for treating cervical dystonia (CD) involve complete transection of the nerves to muscles through a posterior incision proximally after they exit the spinal cord. This report presents a case where anterior muscles involved in CD cannot be easily addressed through the traditional posterior approach. Furthermore, complete denervation of certain muscles, such as the trapezius, can lead to functional limitations. The objective of this report is to describe an anterior surgical treatment approach for focal CD. Specifically, we describe the use of a periauricular incision to perform selective peripheral denervation of anterior and posterior neck muscles at a more peripheral location near their target muscle entry point. Complete denervation wa

SUBMITTER: Mailey B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11093033 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature