Saturday, June 30, 2012

YouTube: How Botox Works & Myobloc Injections

Botulinum Toxin A, commonly referred to as Botox®, Dysport®, or Xeomin®, is an artificially produced neuromuscular paralyzing agent that is now licensed by the FDA for blepharospasm hyperhidrosis, cervical dystonia and wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin B, commonly referred to as Myobloc® or Neurobloc®, is an artificially produced neuromuscular paralyzing agent that was more recently licensed by the FDA for cervical dystonia. When either botulinum toxin is injected into muscle the heavy chain binds to the nerve ending.
See the full article How Botox Works

Myobloc Injections - Spasticity

Dr. Andrea Toomer of Culicchia Neurological Clinic in New Orleans discusses the progress of a patient after receiving Myobloc injections for spasticity and limited movement following a stroke.

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