What is the best treatment for dystonia?

The type of approach applicable to dystonia is largely based on the type of diagnosis. Drugs may be preferred for early treatment of dystonia with a clear diagnosis; Botox may be used first for cervical dystonia and blepharospasm; idiopathic generalised dystonia, idiopathic segmental dystonia, idiopathic focal dystonia where oral medication has failed, idiopathic focal dystonia where oral medication and Botox have failed, and DYT1 generalised, segmental dystonia with a clear diagnosis may be first Consider DBS surgery.