Anatomy‐guided injections of botulinum neurotoxin in neck muscles: how accurate is needle placement?
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| Title: | Anatomy‐guided injections of botulinum neurotoxin in neck muscles: how accurate is needle placement? |
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| Authors: | Kreisler, A. (AUTHOR), Simonin, C. (AUTHOR), Degardin, A. (AUTHOR), Mutez, E. (AUTHOR), Defebvre, L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Journal of Neurology. Nov2020, Vol. 27 Issue 11, p2142-2146. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Botulinum toxin, Neck muscles, Injections, Dystonia |
| Abstract: | Background and purpose: In cervical dystonia, the accuracy of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections may influence the response to the treatment. Methods: We used ultrasound to evaluate the accuracy of anatomy‐guided injections of BoNT in the neck muscles. Results: A total of 56 consecutive patients and 332 injections were evaluated. The overall accuracy was 76.6%. The lowest accuracy (67.9%) was observed for the splenius capitis muscle. Conclusions: Anatomic guidance of BoNT injections in the neck muscles is often inaccurate. Imaging guidance may improve the accuracy of BoNT injections in cervical dystonia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Background and purpose: In cervical dystonia, the accuracy of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections may influence the response to the treatment. Methods: We used ultrasound to evaluate the accuracy of anatomy‐guided injections of BoNT in the neck muscles. Results: A total of 56 consecutive patients and 332 injections were evaluated. The overall accuracy was 76.6%. The lowest accuracy (67.9%) was observed for the splenius capitis muscle. Conclusions: Anatomic guidance of BoNT injections in the neck muscles is often inaccurate. Imaging guidance may improve the accuracy of BoNT injections in cervical dystonia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13515101 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/ene.14415 |
