Botulinum toxin enhancement of postoperative immobilization in patients with cervical dystonia
- 1 November 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 77 (5) , 808-809
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1992.77.5.0808
Abstract
Postoperative immobilization in patients with cervical dystonia requiring fusion presents a unique management problem. Two patients with severe degenerative cervical spine disease secondary to chronic repetitive motion are reported. Both required a surgical fusion and postoperative immobilization. Botulinum toxin was injected intramuscularly to assist in immobilization. The technique used is described.Keywords
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