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Dystonia with camptocormia helped by a postural maneuver in primary generalized dystonia

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Dystonia with camptocormia helped by a postural maneuver in primary generalized dystonia

This patient has primary generalized dystonia manifested mostly by dystonic camptocormia. Her dystonia is markedly relieved by stepping with one foot onto a chair ("geste antagonistique" or "geste antagoniste")--analogous to a "sensory trick." (Contributed by Dr. Joseph Jankovic.)

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