The Spasmodic Torticollis Handbook: A Guide to Treatment and Rehabilitation by Mayank Pathak

Product Description

Spasmodic torticollis, also known as cervical dystonia, affects about three people in 10,000 — an estimated 85,000 individuals in the United States alone. Despite this, there has been until now a lack of information outside of the professional medical literature for use by individuals with this disorder and their families. This book provides comprehensive information on the disorder for people with spasmodic torticollis and those close to them. Medical terms and concepts are introduced sequentially and then used as building blocks for the later discussion.

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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1001899 in Books
* Published on: 2003-06-10
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 156 pages

Editorial Reviews

Book Info
Consumer text is based on the experiences of patients diagnosed with spasmodic torticollis. Discusses the initial onset of symptoms, progression of the disorder, seeking medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent outcome. Personal vignettes from the experiences of selected patients are used to illustrate points. Softcover. DNLM: Torticollis--popular works.
Customer Reviews

A well written, concise, yet comprehensive discussion...5
Dr. Pathak did a wonderful job of explaining the various aspects involved in Spasmodic Torticollis and its clinical course. By using actual clinical experiences the author succeeded both in providing a thorough discussion of the disorder, while also adding interest to a somewhat obscure topic. This book should be mandatory reading for those involved in the care and treatment of those afflicted with Spasmodic Torticollis.