Hospitals capable of treating dystonia

Only a limited number of physicians specialize in involuntary movements, even among neurologists. Few neurologists are able to diagnose and treat dystonia. I have listed below hospitals that are capable of treating focal dystonia such as blepharospasm and spasmodic torticollis. There are no hospitals that specialize in oromandibular dystonia. Neurologists are able to diagnose oromandibular dystonia; however, it is difficult to diagnose in cases in which the muscles of the jaw and/or mouth show exhibit abnormal contractions, and it requires skill to accurately inject Botox into the affected muscles. The listed hospitals will use the same medication as we do to treat patients with mild oromandibular dystonia. If you are currently living in Japan but would find it difficult to visit our hospital, we recommend that you consult one of the following hospitals.

·Links (Hospitals)

Hokkaido

Nakamuta Memorial Hospital

Hokkaido Medical Center

Kanto

National Center Hospital, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry

Kawasaki Municipal Tama Hospital

Kanto Rosai Hospital

Juntendo University Hospital

St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital

Teikyo University Medical Center

Tokyo Medical University Hospital