Conditions That Affect Bones and Joints
- Although the bones and joints are not directly implicated in dystonia, symptoms may accelerate the onset of certain orthopedic or bone-related conditions.
- At the same time, the development of expected orthopedic conditions such as osteoporosis (a loss of bone mass resulting in fragile bones) and arthritis (inflammation of the joints—namely the cartilage and protective cushion structures of the joints) may aggravate dystonia symptoms.
- Both osteoporosis and arthritis can cause pain and restrict movement.
- Treatment should address both the dystonia and bone and joint conditions. Controlling the dystonia as much as possible will help delay the onset of these conditions, and addressing the bone and joint conditions will help avoid aggravating the dystonia.
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