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Histological evaluation of latissimus dorsi muscle subjected to tissue expansion after infiltration with botulinum toxin: an experimental study in rats [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2018
The authors describe histological changes in the latissimus dorsi muscle submitted to expansion after relaxation with botulinum toxin. The possible practical benefits include increased muscle compliance and better accommodation of a prosthesis.
Manoel Pereira da Silva, Luis Carlos dos Reis, Élia Cláudia de Souza Almeida, Ana Cristina da Rocha Duque, Adriana Cartafina Perez-Bóscollo, Renata Margarida Etchebehere   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Frailty on Surgical Outcomes in Patients Treated for Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between frailty status and surgical outcomes in patients undergoing procedures for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD). Methods Retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent upper esophageal sphincter (UES) interventions at a tertiary dysphagia center.
Jessa Letargo, Ramey Kharfan, Charmaine Szalay‐Anderson, Derrick R. Randall   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Facial Paralysis: Diagnosis, Comorbidities, and Chemodenervation

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Facial paralysis (FP) is associated with significant functional and psychosocial morbidity, yet potential racial and ethnic disparities in its diagnosis, associated comorbidities, and treatment patterns remain poorly characterized.
Amy Wang, Alexander J. Barna, Eric X. Wei, Scott J. Stephan, Priyesh N. Patel, Shiayin F. Yang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The efficacy and safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in painful knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Objective A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in painful knee osteoarthritis. Methods The EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (
Shuchao Zhai, Botao Huang, Kai Yu
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical Indications for Type II Thyroplasty in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Scoping Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This scoping review mapped evidence on surgical eligibility, efficacy, durability, and safety of Type II thyroplasty with titanium bridges for adductor spasmodic dysphonia and proposed preliminary international surgical indication criteria and a core outcome set.
Marice Sangalang, Tetsuji Sanuki, Ahmed Geneid, Yakubu Karagama, Nobuhiko Oridate   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Botulinum Toxin Application to the Muscles of the Upper Extremities on Forearm Muscle Thickness and Motor Recovery in Patients with Hemiplegia

Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of botulinum toxin injection on upper extremity muscle thickness and motor recovery in stroke patients. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively.
Serdar KILINÇ, Hüseyin Avni OSAL
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Patterns of Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders: A 9‐Year Nationwide Analysis in France

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hyperkinetic movement disorders, including dystonia, tremor, and myoclonus, are disabling conditions often managed with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A). Real‐world evidence on treatment patterns remains limited. Objective This nationwide, population‐based study aimed to evaluate trends in BoNT‐A use in France between 2015 and 2023 ...
Marion Simonetta‐Moreau, Pierre Karam, Anne Forestier, Bertrand Degos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Real-world use of botulinum toxin-A for post-stroke spasticity in the Netherlands: a retrospective claims study

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: The aim of this observational study was to describe the real-world use of botulinum toxin-A in patients with a stroke in the Netherlands. Methods: This study used longitudinal insurance claims data between 2012 and 2016 with 30% nationwide ...
Max van Wijk, Mary Verhoeven, Thom S. Lysen, Hanne van Ballegooijen, Alexander C.H. Geurts   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Disability to Diagnosis: Baseline Findings from the Calgary Functional Movement Disorder Registry

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Functional movement disorder (FMD), a subtype of functional neurological disorder, is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by inconsistent and incongruent motor symptoms. Despite its relatively high prevalence, FMD remains associated with delayed diagnosis, significant disability, and limited evidence to guide ...
Andrea Soumbasis, Brian Steele, Megan Howlett, Kate Kain, Davide Martino, Kimberly G. Williams, Gabriela S. Gilmour   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of IncobotulinumtoxinA (BoNT‐A) Injections in Upper Limb Task‐Specific and Position‐Dependent Tremors

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Task‐specific tremors (TST) and position‐dependent tremors (PDT) are rare isolated focal tremors that impair fine motor control with few effective treatment options. Although botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is effective in other tremor syndromes, its evidence in these tremor subtypes remains limited.
Elizabeth K. Boyd, Shangge Jiang, Runjie Bill Shi, Philippe Rizek   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source