Treatment of Upper Limb Tremor With Botulinum Toxin: An Individualized Approach
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Botulinum Toxin in Management of Limb Tremor
Essential tremor is characterized by persistent, usually bilateral and symmetric, postural or kinetic activation of agonist and antagonist muscles involving either the distal or proximal upper extremity. Quality of life is often affected and one's ability to perform daily tasks becomes impaired. Oral therapies, including propranolol and primidone, can be effective in the management of essential...
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عنوان ژورنال: Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2330-1619,2330-1619
DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12832