New device designed to provide relief for dystonia sufferers

(WISH) — People with a disorder called dystonia experience involuntary muscle contractions.

It causes painful contortions and limited movement.

Treatment includes costly drugs, injections, and physical therapy.

Now, surgeons are using a new device to provide some relief for patients.

News 8’s Brittany Noble has details in Monday’s Health Spotlight.

This story was created from a script aired on WISH-TV. Health Spotlight is presented by Community Health Network .