A Camptocormia Case Treated With Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Abstract

To the Editor: C amptocormia is defined as an abnormal posture involving thoracolumbar flexion of trunk that increases during standing and disappears during recumbent position. First observed in young soldiers during WorldWar I and II, it was initially considered as hysteria. It has been described in association with many diseases or conditions, particularly in Parkinson disease. We presented resolution of camptocormia with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a patient with bipolar disorder.