Dystonia – Disease Knowledge Hub

Clinical Rating Scales

Scales to measure Dystonia (Updated 2025)

Guidelines

EFNS guideline for primary dystonia

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Flowchart for Dystonia
Algorithm to predict diagnostic sucsess

Therapeutic and Treatment Algorithm

Treatment algorithm for dystonia

Paroxysmal Disorders – Disease Knowledge

Diagnosis

Diagnostic flowchart for Paroxysmal Disorders

Therapeutic and Treatment Algorithm

Therapeutic algorithm for paroxysmal disorders

Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation (NBIA)- Disease Knowledge

Clinical Rating Scales

Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration – PKAN

Guidelines

Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration – PKAN
Non-PKAN genetic defects:

Dystonia, Paroxysmal Disorders & NBIA – Cross-cutting thematic areas

Guidelines

Blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, adult spasticity and headache: Practice Guideline update summary – Botulinum neurotoxin treatment

Therapeutic and Treatment Algorithm

Deep Brain Stimulation

DBS Match Maker might help to assess suitability for DBS in rare genetic movement disorders. Decision to use the tool and responsibility for data security remains with the submitting institution.