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Whiplash
Botulinum Toxin-A Injection Improves Range of Motion
March 31st, 2000
Patients suffering whiplash-associated disorder subsequent to a motor vehicle accident experienced significantly improved range of motion (ROM) and reduction of pain after injection of botulinum toxin-A. "Up to 87% of patients with whiplash associated disorder (WAD) have some degree of muscle spasm that is contributory to both pain and dysfunction. Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) produces prolonged muscle relaxation that is dose-dependent and can be easily targeted to affected muscles," wrote B.J. Freund et al. ("Treatment of whiplash associated with neck pain with botulinum toxin-A: A pilot study," Journal of Rheumatology, 2000;27(2):481-484). The...
Source: Drug Week (2000-03-31)
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