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Book Description
A practical, how-to guide for both new and experienced clinicians,Botulinum Neurotoxin: A Guide to Motor Point Injectionsidentifies the correct motor points forbotulinumneurotoxin (BoNT) injections for non-cosmetic purposes such as muscle dystonia, muscle spasticity, teeth grinding, or drooling. Dr. Chong-Tae Kim expertly guides readers through the efficient blocking of neurotransmitters usingBoNT, identifying target muscles and clearly demonstrating how to identify optimal insertion points.
Key Features
Covers both the upper and lower extremities and how to select target muscles for specific deformities.
Includes illustrations and photographs to illustrate muscle relationships and correct insertion points.
Uses consistent labelling and coding throughout to provide an easy-to-follow, image-guided approach.
Presents information in two parts: Part 1 covers BoNT injections to individual motor points of muscles of the face, neck, trunk, and extremities, along with superb visual guidance. Part 2 discusses how to select target muscles for BoNT injections to treat deformities caused by muscle hyperactivity.
Consolidates today?s available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource
Author Information
By Chong Tae Kim, MD, PhD, Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Book Contents
1. The evolution of TKA in Boston
2. Posterior cruciate retaining vs substituting TKA
