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Dystonia (limb) triggered by ulnar fracture and casting

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Dystonia (limb) triggered by ulnar fracture and casting

This woman was well until she sustained an ulnar fracture playing racquetball, requiring a cast. After the cast was removed, she noted a dystonic deformity of her right hand. This peripherally induced dystonia subsequently progressed to segmental and then generalized dystonia. (Contributed by Dr. Joseph Jankovic.)

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