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Effective pain palliation in fibromyalgia syndrome patients with botulinum toxin type-A: case series of 25.
- Source :
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain; 2007, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p55-66, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Background: These case reports document effective treatment using botulinum toxin type-A [BTX-A] in fibromyalgia syndrome [FMS] patients. Outcome measures [including pain scales, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, algometry] were recorded on 25 FMS patients undergoing repeated BTX-A injections [one to five years duration]. Findings: Pain and function were improved in these patients. Muscles injected with good response included the frontalis, corrugators [for headache], levator scapulae, pectoralis minor [neck/shoulder pain], paraspinals, piriformis and sacroiliac ligaments [low back pain]. The BTX-A worked best with biomechanical approaches incorporating postural correction and core stability strengthening. Conclusion: Our clinical experience suggests that pain in FMS patients may be effectively managed with BTX-A. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10582452
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105871577