Botulinum Toxin Injection Guide - 9781933864211

Botilinum toxin is frequently used by physiatrists and neurologists for the treatment of migraines, tics, spasms, dystonia, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and pain. Botulinum Toxin Injection Guide by Ib R. Odderson, MD, PhD, is the first comprehensive manual that covers botulinum toxin injections for neurologic conditions and their wide range of clinical applications.This guide is a useful tool for new injectors, physicians currently using botulinum toxin who want to expand into new areas, and a must-have for residents in neurology and physical medicine and rehabilitation. This handy, portable manual shows dosage and dilutions for BTX-A and BTX-B, injection sites and techniques, current guidelines, anatomical illustrations, and references for further reading. Billing and reimbursement codes, related rating scales, and clinical data forms are provided as well as BTX contacts, resources, and safety information.This comprehensive and extremely practical guide includes: • Anatomic illustrations of the muscles to inject from origin to insertion, which enhance the comprehension of the anatomy and of the main muscles that move the joints • Dosing guidelines for both botulinum toxin type A and type B • Both FDA-approved indications and off-label indications • Billing and coding guidelines • Practical contact information for pharmaceutical companies and web addresses for relevant information sources, and much more