Outcomes of distal sternocleidomastoid stump resection following selective denervation as revision surgery in refractory cervical dystonia
Distal SCM stump resection following selective denervation is a simple, safe, and effective option for many patients in treating refractory cervical dystonia. Patients with more severe preoperative presentations may experience greater benefit from SCM stump resection, though additional investigations are needed.
Authors
- Robert J. Spinner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0443-7763)
- Damiano G. Barone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0091-385X)
- Megan M. J. Bauman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1910-6617)
- Kirsten M. Hayford
Institutions
- Houston Methodist (US)
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Methodist Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.6.jns241169
- Primary Topic
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00