Treatment Options For Cervical Dystonia

Cut The Nerves

For some individuals, injections and oral medications won't help. They may show some results, but they might not help enough. If patients are still experiencing serious pain, discomfort, and dysfunction despite these treatments, their doctor might investigate the possibility of surgical procedures, such as cutting the nerves. During this operation, a surgeon will sever the nerves that tell the affected muscles to contract. This may have a similar effect to botulinum toxin injections, but it tends to be much more permanent. The procedure is commonly referred to as selective peripheral denervation. The exact elements involved in the procedure will vary depending on the muscles affected, but when the procedure is possible, there have been reports indicating its effective. However, it might not be possible for a surgeon to access the nerves involved in the muscle spasms. In addition, some surgeons may be hesitant to perform the procedure because of the high chance of side effects. Rehabilitation is necessary following the surgery, and in most cases, long rehab periods are common.

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