Botulinum toxin A is a remarkably versatile treatment with a
steadily expanding list of indications, which include strabismus,
hemifacial spasm, focal dystonias such as spasmodic torticollis,
dysphonia and writer's cramp, as well as adult and childhood
spasticity. Recent innovations include its use in some types of
pain, in autonomic and gastrointestinal disorders, and in cosmetic
medicine, such as hyperhidrosis, hypersalivation, rectal fissure,
achalasia and facial wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is arguably the
safest and most effective treatment in movement disorders since the
introduction of levodopa, and is an increasingly important option
in many other fields.
The long-awaited second edition of the Handbook of Botulinum
Toxin Treatment brings the reader up to date with the many advances
in background knowledge and in clinical practice in both the
established and the newer indications, including the use of a
second serotype botulinum toxin B.
The book is an introduction and practical guide for doctors and
paramedical staff who use botulinum toxin or who may want to refer
patients or care for patients being treated elsewhere. Initial
chapters provide historical and general information. The rest of
the book concentrates on the different conditions treated with
botulinum toxin. Chapters follow a standard format with a pragmatic
approach based on the wide experience of the authors.
Review from Doody's Review Service - A five star rating!
Description: This is a well-written and well-illustrated book
that elegantly details the utility of botulinum toxin in treating a
variety of neurological conditions.
Purpose: The authors have created a superb, well-edited bookthat
details the practical aspects of selecting patients for botox
injections as well as technique and possible adverse effects.
Audience: Any physician who plans to use botox in his or her
practice -- whether for spasticity, dystonia, pain, or cosmetic
purposes will want to read and own this book.
Features: This book is well written and well edited. It consists
of 18 contributions from authorities in the field. The first five
contributions delineate the discovery of botox and its mechanism of
action. The next nine chapters describe in detail the use of botox
in a variety of movement disorders including blepharospasm, tics,
dystonia, spasticity, and tremor. Two chapters deal with treatment
of autonomic disorders with botox and the book concludes with three
chapters on use of botox for pain, strabismus, and cosmetic
purposes.
Assessment: This is a superb book that combines theory with
practical application. It is easy to read and filled with useful
drawings. Any physician who wishes to use botox in his or her
practice will want to have this book.
Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 99
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