Though musicians dystonia presents initially as task-specific, one study found that the dystonia can progress outside of playing their instrument.Treatments such as splinting and sensorimotor retraining for focal hand dystonia have shown to be beneficial with varying results. It is important to consider the mental health and social aspect of this condition as a musicians self-identity and career can be affected considerably. The approach to treating musicians dystonia requires an understanding and collaboration with the musician to obtain a complete history and tailor treatment and education effectively. The most successful treatment for musicians dystonia has been a multidisciplinary approach, involving physicians, physical therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and music instructors, focusing on rehabilitation that can involve retraining the brain to play their instrument again and even learning to play other instruments. Noted patients
Scott Adams, the writer of the Dilbert comics, has focal dystonia of the right hand, which impedes his artwork. Tom Adams, bluegrass banjo player, has focal dystonia in his right hand, and has switched to the guitar. Badi Assad, Brazilian singer-guitarist, was diagnosed with focal dystonia in 1999; she  eventually recovered and resumed her career. Andy Billups, bass guitarist with British rock group, The Hamsters, has made a partial recovery; he plays by using modified guitar plectrums. Liona Boyd, Canadian classical guitarist, publicized as the "First Lady of the Guitar", retired from the concert stage for six years in 2003, due to focal dystonia that affected her right hand.
Actinomycetes usually respond well to medical treatment, but eukaryotic infections are generally resistant and may require surgical interventions including salvage procedures as bone resection or even the more radical amputation. Epidemiology
The disease is more common in males aged 20–40 years who work as labourers, farmers and herders, and in travellers to tropical regions, where the condition is endemic. History
Madura foot or maduromycosis or maduramycosis is described in ancient writings of India as Padavalmika, which, translated means Foot anthill. The first modern description of Madura foot was made in 1842 from Madurai (the city after which the disease was named Madura-mycosis) in India, by Gill. The fungal cause of the disease was established in 1860 by Carter. Society and culture
In 2016, the World Health Organization recognised eumycetoma as a neglected tropical disease. Traditionally occurring in regions where resources are scarce, medicines may be expensive and diagnosis is frequently made late, when more invasive treatment may be required. References


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