Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Reading list
  • Spasticity
    • Ch7

Cerebral Palsy

  • Paralytic effect at neuromuscular junction, inhibits release of acetylcholine
    • gastroc complex for equinus gait
    • Hamstrings for crouch gait
    • Adductors/hamstrings to improve seating
    • Used as diagnostic before surgery (ex: into posterior tib)
    • As analgesic prior to sx to dec pain and spasms
      • (ex: adductors prior to hip reduction sx)
  • Phenol/alcohol injections used similarly

References

1.
Sindou M. Neurosurgery for Spasticity: A Practical Guide for Treating Children and Adults. 2nd ed. Springer International Publishing AG; 2022.

Citation

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Botulinum Toxin (Botox). https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Pharmacology/botulinum_toxin_botox.html