Overview of the symptomatic treatment of dystonia in children

The treatment of dystonia is symptomatic. Management options include oral medications, botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The choice among therapies depends on the age of the patient, the type of dystonia (eg, focal versus generalized), symptom severity, and patient preference. Patients with refractory dystonia should be referred to movement disorder specialty clinics for discussion of potential surgical options.