Improvement of Writer's Cramp from an Old Lesion in the Contralateral Hemisphere with Transient Gait Disturbance After Thalamotomy

Neurosurgical versus neuromodulation treatment in writer’s cramps: a narrative review

“…There were multiple case reports found in the literature where surgical procedures were used for WC (see Table 2). A 43-year-old male was referred to a Japanese neurosurgery facility with a left-handed WC [2].…”

“…The patient had intracranial hemorrhage inside the left cerebrum secondary to arteriovenous malformation when he aged 22 years old, which was operated using Gamma Knife radiosurgery [2]. Upper limb dominant right hemiparesis persisted after arteriovenous malformation treatment [2]. The individual was right-handed before surgery, but he couldn't write using his right hand thereafter [2].…”

“…Upper limb dominant right hemiparesis persisted after arteriovenous malformation treatment [2]. The individual was right-handed before surgery, but he couldn't write using his right hand thereafter [2]. With his left hand, he learned to write effectively [2].…”

“…The individual was right-handed before surgery, but he couldn't write using his right hand thereafter [2]. With his left hand, he learned to write effectively [2]. Left-handed cramps started during writing two years before coming to the hospital, worsening his writing difficulties [2].…”

“…With his left hand, he learned to write effectively [2]. Left-handed cramps started during writing two years before coming to the hospital, worsening his writing difficulties [2]. His symptoms deteriorated over time, causing issues at work [2].…”