Botulinum Toxin-A in Dystonia

Abstract

A report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology concludes that local injection of type A botulinum toxin (Botox) is proven as a safe and efficacious modality for the treatment of blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and hemifacial spasm.

Keywords

• efficacious modality
• muscle paralysis
• transient lasting