Recently, our hospital has introduced a multifunctional vascular ultrasound device for the neurology department, which is now in regular use. This device can quickly diagnose intracranial arterial vascular lesions and provide a more comprehensive assessment of the intracranial arterial blood vessels, allowing for more accurate diagnoses. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a new technology that utilizes … Read more
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained, or repetitive muscle contractions that cause twisting or abnormal postures of body parts. These conditions are marked by co-contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles, and overflow phenomena, typically categorized into focal, segmental, multifocal, generalized, and hemidystonia. Sensory tricks (sensory trick / geste antagoniste) refer to voluntary … Read more
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary closure of the eyelids and difficulty in opening them, usually caused by spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Its prevalence varies significantly by region, approximately (20-133)/million, and it is more common in women aged 50-70, with a male-to-female ratio of about 1:2.3. Risk factors include … Read more