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Injections for Spasticity and Dystonia: How they work and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout describes 2 muscle disorders, spasticity and dystonia. It explains how botulinum toxin and neurolytic block injections are used to treat the symptoms.

Author
Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2021
Revision Date
10/2021
Print Abstract
General Subject
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Therapeutic Procedures
Specific Subject/Keyword
Spasticity
Dystonia
Muscle Spasticity
Muscles
Languages
English
Record ID
4960