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We report a case of task-specific dystonia characterized by involuntary flexion of the ring finger. After resecting the flexor of the ring finger, the flexor digitorum profundus of the middle finger was transferred to the resected site.

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Focal dystonia tendon transfer hand surgery musician’s hand

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Flexor tendon transfer for focal dystonia with involuntary flexion of the ring finger

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