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A Pilot Study on the Use of Botulinum Toxin in Spasmodic Torticollis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

J.K. Tsui ,
A. Eisen ,
E. Mak ,
J. Carruthers ,
A. Scott  and
D.B. Calne
J.K. Tsui*
Affiliation:
Division of Neurology, University of British Columbia, Health Science Centre Hospital, Vancouver
A. Eisen
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia
E. Mak
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia
J. Carruthers
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia
A. Scott
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia
D.B. Calne
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia
*
Division of Neurology, Health Sciences Centre Hospital, 2211 Westbrook Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1W5
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Abstract:

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Dystonic torticollis has been treated with local injections of botulinum toxin in a single blind study of 12 patients. A significant decrease of abnormal movements was recorded, and pain improved. Further studies are desirable to define the optimum dosage and site for injections, and the long term effects of repeated injections.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 12 , Issue 4 , November 1985 , pp. 314 - 316
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1985

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