A 54-year-old male asked:
my neighbor has difficulties in writing, perhaps it's writer's cramp/dystonia. what do you suggest for treatment?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Overuse Syndrome: If this is an acute problem then the treatment is complete rest of the muscles that are not working well. If this is a chronic problem then getting to a hand specialist is the next step.
Answered on Jul 3, 2015
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