GESTE DEVICE IN TARDIVE DYSTONIA WITH RETROCOLLIS AND OPISTHOTONIC POSTURING

Retrocollis and opisthotonic posturing are typical clinical features o f tardive dystonia and may be extremely disabling. We have treated fiv e such patients with a custom-made mechanical device that delivers con stant contact to the occiput and shoulders. All patients experienced r elief and their walking improved. This geste device, working like a ge ste antagonistique, may be useful for the management of some patients with severe axial dystonia with retrocollis and back arching.