Ultrasound and Electromyography as Guidance Tools for the Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Cervical Dystonia
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چکیده
Cervical Dystonia (CD) is the most common type of focal dystonia in movement disorders units any specialized hospital around world. Botulinum Toxin (BT) infiltration treatment choice for CD, according to experts world, however efficacy and tolerance BT therapy CD depend on accuracy when released into muscles. We reviewed medical literature regard use guiding tools patients. Results: The such as Ultrasound or EMG definitely improves releasing muscles involved some authors. Conclusion: reduce adverse effects
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2160-5866', '2160-5874']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/jbbs.2021.112004