Experimental Torticollis of Rhombencephalic Origin

Kemberling, Sidney R.; Baird, Henry W.; Spiegel, E. A.

doi:10.1097/00005072-195204000-00006

Cited by 12 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…More recently, Kemberling et al 17 produced a sustained "torticollis-like" posture in cats by extensive combined lesions of the vestibular nuclei and the adjacent reticular substance. However, in neither instance was spasmodic torticollis produced but rather a tonic abnormal posture consisting of rotation and flexion of the head.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experimental Spasmodic Torticollis

Foltz¹,

Knopp²,

Ward³

1959

Journal of Neurosurgery

206

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experimental Spasmodic Torticollis

Foltz¹,

Knopp²,

Ward³

1959

Journal of Neurosurgery

206

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Multiple studies in normal primates have shown that dystonic movements can be provoked by various manipulations of different brain regions including the basal ganglia, cerebellum, midbrain, and other regions (Magoun et al, 1935, Kemberling et al, 1952, Foltz et al, 1959, Klier et al, 2002, Guehl et al, 2009). Multiple studies in normal rodents also have shown dystonic movements to be induced by manipulating a variety of brain regions (Jinnah et al, 2005, Wilson and Hess, 2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dystonia as a network disorder: What is the role of the cerebellum?

2014

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The dystonias are a group of disorders defined by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions that result in involuntary posturing or repetitive movements. There are many different clinical manifestations and causes. Although they traditionally have been ascribed to dysfunction of the basal ganglia, recent evidence has suggested dysfunction may originate from other regions, particularly the cerebellum. This recent evidence has led to an emerging view that dystonia is a network disorder that involves multiple brain regions. The new network model for the pathogenesis of dystonia has raised many questions, particularly regarding the role of the cerebellum. For example, if dystonia may arise from cerebellar dysfunction, then why are there no cerebellar signs in dystonia? Why are focal cerebellar lesions or degenerative cerebellar disorders more commonly associated with ataxia rather than dystonia? Why is dystonia more commonly associated with basal ganglia lesions rather than cerebellar lesions? Can answers obtained from animals be extrapolated to humans? Is there any evidence that the cerebellum is not involved? Finally, what is the practical value of this new model of pathogenesis for the neuroscientist and clinician? This article explores potential answers to these questions.

show abstract

“…Later works favoured the organic nature of the affection without going so far as to offer irrefutable proof. Focal lesions in parts of the subcortex induce abnormal cervical postures in laboratory animals 12 ' 17 , but extrapolating from animal models to humans with ST has not led to certain conclusions. 5 -18 In the few available postmortem studies, it was not possible to identify cerebral lesions.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Spasmodic Torticollis — Review of 220 Patients

Rondot

Marchand

Dellatolas

1991

Can. j. neurol. sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

220 patients with isolated and idiopathic spasmodic torticollis were followed and treated over a 14 year period. Each patient was given a short questionnaire leading to the present retrospective data analysis. In most areas, including female preponderance and frequency of postural tremor, the findings confirmed previous studies and highlighted particular points: importance of psychopathological antecedents and association with stressful life-events. The discussion deals with some of the conflicting debates surrounding this unusual disorder. What is the role of psychopathological factors? What is the therapeutic prognosis? The best therapeutic results were obtained by combining anticholinergic drugs, local injections and rehabilitation. RESUME: En 14 ans, 220 patients ont ete suivis et traites pour un torticolis spasmodique isole et idiopathique. Pour chacun de ces sujets, un questionnaire devaluation abrege a ete rempli. La prise en compte des donnees ainsi rassembl6es a conduit a la prgsente etude retrospective. Dans la plupart des domaines les r£sultats confirment les etudes anteYieures; ils mettent aussi en lumiere des points particuliers: importance des antecedents psychopathologiques, association a des evenements vitaux stressants. La discussion aborde certaines controverses suscit£es par cette dystonie: quel est le role des aspects psychopathologiques? Quelles sont les perspectives therapeutiques? Les meilleurs resultats dans ce domaine ont ete obtenus en associant anticholinergiques, injections locales et reeducation.

show abstract

Experimental Torticollis of Rhombencephalic Origin

Cited by 12 publications

References 0 publications

Experimental Spasmodic Torticollis

Experimental Spasmodic Torticollis

Dystonia as a network disorder: What is the role of the cerebellum?

Spasmodic Torticollis — Review of 220 Patients

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About