A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing the piano (or another keyboard instrument such as the harpsichord). Similar focal dystonias have also been called writer's cramp, typist's cramp, musician's cramp, and golfer's cramp. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an occupational dystonia affecting the muscles of the fingers and forearms in piano players.
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Pianist's cramp: A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing the piano (or another keyboard instrument such as the harpsichord). Similar focal dystonias have also been called writer's cramp, typist's cramp, musician's cramp, and golfer's cramp.
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