The most comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide available on the use
of botulinum neurotoxin for head & neck disorders! Senior
author Andrew Blitzer is an internationally renowned pioneer on the
use of botulinum neurotoxin for functional disorders, with
unparalleled expertise on this topic. Joined by esteemed co-editors
Brian Benson and Diana Kirke, with multidisciplinary contributors,
Botulinum Neurotoxin for Head and Neck Disorders Second Edition
fills a gap in the medical literature. The unique textbook focuses
on the use of botulinum neurotoxins for functional disorders of the
head and neck, though with some aesthetic indications. The second
edition reflects the latest advances and understanding of existing
and emerging applications for botulinum neurotoxins, including new
treatment paradigms, revised pharmacology, and an updated review of
the literature in all chapters. Twenty superbly illustrated
chapters cover the management of hyperfunctional, pain, and
hypersecretory syndromes of the head and neck. Hyperfunctional
motor disorders are discussed in chapters focused on blepharospasm,
facial dystonia, Meige syndrome, oromandibular dystonia, spasmodic
dysphonia (laryngeal dystonia), and cervical dystonia. Specific
treatment approaches for pain are addressed in chapters on migraine
and chronic daily tension headaches, temporomandibular disorders,
and trigeminal neuralgia. The treatment of autonomic nervous system
disorders is covered in chapters dedicated to Frey syndrome, facial
hyperhydrosis, and sialorrhea. Key Features A 30-year review of
spasmodic dysphonia data includes new insights encompassing
comprehensive treatment, management and outcomes results, and
neuropathophysiology A new chapter details the emerging role of
botulinum neurotoxin to treat radiation-induced spasm and pain
Updates on the management of palatal myoclonus, temporomandibular
joint disorder, and sialorrhea An impressive compendium of
professional injection videos, including a new video on sialorrhea
and an updated migraine video Clinical pearls throughout the book
focus on best practices, how to avoid pitfalls, and achieving the
most optimal outcomes This is a must-have resource for
otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, neurologists, dentists,
pain specialists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists,
and others health professionals who use botulinum neurotoxin to
treat motor, sensory, and autonomic disorders of the head and neck
region. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy
on https://medone.thieme.com.
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