Preferred Label : Sporadic adult-onset writing dystonia;
ICD-11 definition : Dystonia is a disorder of involuntary muscle contractions, which often appear as abnormal
postures, twisting, or repetitive muscle movements. It is induced by writing, and
it can affect the muscles of the fingers, hand, and/or forearm. It is not observed
in relatives, and onset is in adults.;
ICD-11 synonym : Writer;
Origin ID : 752185530;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Dystonia is a disorder of involuntary muscle contractions, which often appear as abnormal
postures, twisting, or repetitive muscle movements. It is induced by writing, and
it can affect the muscles of the fingers, hand, and/or forearm. It is not observed
in relatives, and onset is in adults.
