neurologic disorders
Cervical Dystonia
Surgery
Surgical procedures involving areas outside the brain are controversial; an example is a procedure that selectively severs nerves to affected neck muscles, permanently weakening or paralyzing them. Results are favorable when the procedure is done at centers with extensive experience. If hereditary generalized dystonia, drug-refractory dystonia, or primary focal dystonia is severe, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the best option for successfully controlling dystonic features. This procedure targets the area of the basal ganglia regulating the dystonia, especially the globus pallidus internus. 